Help Shell Ring the Bell -Michelle Gagliardi

During a routine check-up in July Michelle’s doctor found something suspicious and sent her for a biopsy and further testing. Michelle was later diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.  This was absolutely shocking and devastating news for 37 year old Michelle, her husband Tom and her four year old son Thomas. The form of cancer she has is very aggressive and required her to undergo a double mastectomy in August. 

Her surgery went well, but unfortunately, cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. While her long-term prognosis is positive, she has a long road of treatment ahead, including chemotherapy, radiation, and then years of hormone treatment. The surgery and chemo treatments have left her extremely incapacitated, with limited ability to take care of herself and Thomas, and she will be out of work for the foreseeable future. Her job as a Registered Nurse is on a ‘per diem’ basis, so she does not receive any financial support while she is unable to work. As such, cancer has taken away Michelle’s ability to contribute to the upkeep of her family, both domestically and financially. Not only have they lost her income but now they have added expenses associated with her treatment, child care and outsourcing of everything she did daily for her family.  

If you contribute to help Michelle and her family get through this tough time, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations of any amount would really have an impact and go directly towards expenses associated with her treatment, groceries, childcare, and general living expenses. As a RN Michelle has helped countless people throughout her nursing career especially most recently during the COVID pandemic. Let’s rally together and help her now.

If you would like to help her get through this incredibly difficult time and become a breast cancer survivor, you can donate here or her Venmo.  Otherwise, texts, cards, well wishes, and general love and support are absolutely appreciated!

Venmo: @Michelle-Gagliardi-1 (Last 4 Digits of her phone #: 5597)

If you would like Michelle’s address please private message me.