Help the Burkes Beat Cancer

We are the Burke family and we are in the fight of our lives against cancer. Despite news that our one hope at killing the cancer failed, we are not giving up hope in prolonging Judy's life until a miracle cure is found. Thank you for your support in these coming weeks and months of clinical trials and treatment.

At 26 weeks pregnant with baby Lucy, in late December 2023, doctors discovered a mass growing on Judy's parotid gland. It had been the cause of months of misdiagnosed pain and facial numbness. The day after Christmas, we were told that Judy most certainly had cancer.

After biopsies and several scans, the diagnosis was:

Stage IV(b) Salivary Gland Cancer (Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma)

Now considered incurable, Judy's cancer is actively growing in her brain, along her nerves, and in her neck.

Although the road ahead looks uncertain, we plan to continue our fight, trusting in the merciful love of God, to deliver victory over cancer for Judy.

How will your funds help our family?

Currently under the care of Johns Hopkins, we are planning to pursue drug therapies and clinical trials in distant cities. Flights to and from treatment and hired care for the children as Judy endures side effects will be made possible by your generous contribution.

We are extremely thankful for the US Army Chorus for allowing Matt to remain on-leave during this time. While this is tremendous support, the majority of our income comes from teaching voice lessons. Due to the nature of this illness, Judy no longer teaches. In addition, Matt will continue to retain a much smaller lesson load in order to care for his beloved wife and children; Joseph (5), Noah (3), and Lucy (5 months). Your funding will continue to replace lost income over this next chapter.

Thank you so much for being a part of our lives, and now a part of our recovery story. God bless you

-The Burkes