This is a story with a happy ending, but one that we can help make even happier…

A year ago this month, Arsinoe’s cousin, Deborah Kim (Adams), went to the Dr. for some routine tests. A follow-up ultrasound discovered a 10 cm mass on one of her ovaries, which Doctors were fairly certain was cancer. I remember first hearing the “C” word when Arsinoe was sick…it turns your world upside down.

Deborah was referred to a cancer surgeon in April, by which time the tumor had grown to 24 cm. The surgeon told her husband, Choong Man, that the surgery was risky and could be fatal. But the operation was successful, and the surgeon was able to remove a tumor weighing over 8 lbs! They then had to wait for the results of the biopsy, and endure the anxiety that comes with that.

Fortunately, the biopsy came back negative for cancer. However, the surgeon was forced to remove one of Deborah’s ovaries, and while they were certainly relieved to hear that she didn't have cancer, they were also heartbroken as they were told by the surgeon that they might never be able to have children.

Wanting desperately to have a baby, they tried IVF, but it failed. So they decided to try one more time, and this time…it worked!!! They are expecting their first child in June, a baby girl whom they’ve named Hope Sola!

Here’s where you come in. They need help. Their medical bills are astronomical, with the operation only partially covered, and the IVF procedures which are not covered at all by insurance. They are very worried about the debt, as they don’t have the means to pay it back, and they know they will incur more debt when the baby arrives. The stress around this is taking away from the joyous experience of anticipating the arrival of Hope. So, I have set up this GoFundMe to see if together we can help ease their burden.

Please consider helping them out. Maybe skip tomorrow’s trip to Starbucks, or make the Tacos on Tuesday instead of using DoorDash.

Thank you so much!

With Love,

Jim