Help Support Sarah’s Fight Against Cancer

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Liz Novick and 2 others are organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Sarah Smith.

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Sarah and Ian are two college sweethearts who celebrated the happiest day of their lives when they tied the knot in September of last year. Life got even better a couple months later when they found out they were expecting their first child: a little boy that would be called Wyatt Jenson.

Sarah and Ian’s fairytale took a turn in April against the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic. After 6 months of preparing for their new family and bonding with the pride and joy in Sarah’s womb, the couple felt the biggest heartache expecting parents can experience. Complications with preeclampsia ended baby Wyatt’s life before he could even take his first breath. If you know anything about 2nd trimester miscarriages, you know that Sarah faced the hardest day of her life when Wyatt Jenson was taken.

When all they wanted to do was grieve their loss, they were hit with more devastating news just two weeks later: Sarah’s doctors found a baseball-sized tumor in her intestine which turned out to be Stage 2 Cancer. Sarah is now under the care of Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center with a year-long treatment plan that includes chemo, radiation, and surgery. While she fights cancer, she is also facing the possibility of infertility. The cancer is dangerously close to her reproductive organs so treatment could leave her unable to have children of her own.

Unfortunately, these tragedies are not only physically and emotionally devastating, but also financially. Despite it all, Sarah and Ian remain steadfast in their love and support of each other and remain hopeful to beat cancer and one day resume their plans of building a family together. To help relieve some of this financial burden we would like to humbly ask for your support. Most importantly, we ask you to share their story and keep them both in your thoughts and prayers. If you are financially able, a donation in any amount would really go a long way. We are so thankful for any and all support you can give. <3

Additional Background Information:

Sarah is originally from Milford, PA and Ian is from Waynseboro, PA. They met each other while attending at Lock Haven University. After college, they lived in Berlin, MD near Ocean City before relocating to Chambersburg, PA where they currently reside with their two pups Reese and Brody. They are supported by their loving families and are remaining strong and hopeful about the future!