Join Kearney's Fight for Health and Stability

Update 11/14/2024:

Had my pre-op today, and along with that some unexpected costs pop up that need immediate action. I hate asking for help, but I am currently on leave from work and have yet to receive payment from the state for my Paid Medical Leave, so I am making everything I had in savings stretch until that magical moment my 4 weeks of back pay come in.

again, I hate asking, but if you have anything you can give, I would appreciate it so deeply!

Hello, I'm Kearney. I'm a mom, a friend, sister, wife, coworker, daughter, teacher, artist, and chronic organizer.

This past June, in the days leading up to my 42nd birthday, I was blindsided by three different cancer diagnoses. I've undergone two surgeries this summer already to deal with “the easy ones” (so long skin cancer and toe tumor!) and am getting ready to begin the series of surgeries that, in a few months time, will make me cancer free.

I'm lucky to have health insurance for the first time since Covid. But, even with insurance, I am finding the costs adding up at a rate I’m afraid I can’t maintain. I am having to choose between getting the prescriptions I need ($280 monthly…and only going to rise) or paying the phone bill or utilities. Tom has had to pass up on a lot of good gigs to play nursemaid to me. Feeling like I can't take care of my family is the worst feeling there is (although this endometrial cancer is vying hard for second place).

I hate having to ask for help, and I do so humbly. I’ve been told to “just focus on getting better”…..which is easy to say, but damn near impossible to do. Rent has to be paid, groceries bought, and somehow the various medical bills need to be covered, which currently sit at an estimate of $5000.

I need help. I can’t opt out or postpone this surgery for a more convenient time. It's happening. I have two kids in college and the youngest just starting drivers ed, and a job I want to succeed at. I can’t do it alone, and am so grateful for anything you may be able to contribute during this stressful time.