Over the holidays, our dear friend and fellow educator, Maria Charron, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Uterine Cancer. This was a shock to us all, as 9 years ago Maria had a full hysterectomy due to cancer. Apparently, the cancer metastasized and spread into other organs causing a very painful tumor. 


Maria has been a dedicated educator and a champion to hundreds of needy students. She has spent her entire teaching career in Title I schools, 12 of those years spent in the Glades. We come to you now to ask for help in covering the quickly rising debts that she is encountering. 


Each chemo treatment is costing her $400 out of pocket, on top of her car payment, mortgage, and utilities. Her sick days are very limited and once she runs out, she will be missing pay. Her bills are quickly mounting, now in the $4000 range. These are worries she should not have to deal with while trying to beat cancer. 


We are coming to you, our beloved community, for help in any way possible.