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Help Gerry's Family With Cancer and Funeral Bills

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Hi, I'm Emily and I'm setting up this fundraiser Gerry, the absolute nicest person I will ever meet.

Gerry has been battling a Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma, a rare, aggressive, and highly malignant cancer, for several years now. Though vigorous treatments could not shrink the tumors, they held it at bay, preventing its spread, which was the best outcome the doctors could hope for.

Last night, after a few days of no one hearing from him, a friend stopped by his house to check on him, and called an ambulance for him. He was weak, groggy, and uncoordinated. He was admitted into the ICU and underwent some procedures. It was determined that his liver was failing, and his time is severely limited.

Through his entire cancer journey, Gerry remained upbeat and positive, rarely complaining about his condition, but rather just that he hated that he was tired all the time and couldn't be more productive. While he felt he would never beat his cancer, he's just happy to have as much time as possible to live a life full of laughter and love.

Friends who know Gerry often refer to him as The Nice One (TM), as he is literally the kindest soul you could ever encounter. He's sweet and passionate about the things he loves, but always always always puts others before himself (despite us telling him not to!). He's truly the best of humanity, making this ever the more painful for everyone.

With this recent turn of events, Gerry's family will soon be hit with many bills, and would surely appreciate any support which can be given to help them bear the weight of these beyond unfortunate circumstances.

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  • Andy Blank
    • $500
    • 5 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $515
    • 5 mos
  • Kaylee Hall
    • $20
    • 5 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $30
    • 5 mos
  • Donna J Sellers
    • $15
    • 5 mos
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Organizer and beneficiary

Emily Atchison
Organizer
Suffolk, VA
Terri Marsh Buckley
Beneficiary

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