Karen's Kancer

First, I want to genuinely thank you just for clicking the link to get here. Should you be willing to chip in, know that even a small amount will be part of a big relief. Bigger than finances, we've gotten to feel the impact of action and the warmth of emotional support; I cannot express how valuable it's been.

Recently my sister, Karen (absolutely no relation to your memes), went to the ER with a "stubborn little pain" in which she simply sought peace of mind for. Being only in her mid-30s, she never imagined what was to come. One week later, with many emotionally-taunting nights in the hospital, she received the official diagnosis: Stage 4 Colon Cancer.

Despite being classified as Stage 4, we are optimistic about treatment possibilities and hopeful for her cure. However, she will need a little help along the way, as she will inevitably accrue high expenses on top of the many days of work she and her husband will miss.

I wish I didn't have to set a "goal" on this platform, and our one true goal isnt even financial :-(. I don't know how many months or years her medical journey will last, and I have no idea how much of a financial struggle this will be, but I'm sure you can imagine some of the many challenges ahead for a small-business owner with three kids at home (ages 2mo to 7yrs). Regardless, we will be appreciative of however much we raise, so I'm starting with a small goal for now. Money donated here will help cover:

These expenses will be ongoing for the duration of her treatments, so if you can commit to even a few bucks each paycheck, that's just as beneficial as a bigger 1-time amount.

Other ways to help include donating extra packs of diapers you may have (size 1 and up), supporting her business for marketing or printing projects, sharing this link, keeping her in prayer, or showing your "tumor humor" around her (she's the sister of a firefighter... I promise she won't be offended ;-).)

Thank you!

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