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Lilli Odum's One in a Million Breast Cancer Fight

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On September 22, 2023, after finding a mass in her left breast and a biopsy performed, Lilli was diagnosed with high grade breast cancer at just 20 years old. This diagnosis is considered one in a million because of her young age. Appointments and referrals were quickly scheduled with her local hospital and also Northwestern-Prentice Women's Hospital in Chicago. Very young women with breast cancer face unique challenges. With less than 1% of the breast cancer population being 20 years or younger, there are very little studies to help serve these young patients and their unique needs.

Lilli had surgery in November, where a nearly 5cm mass that had attached to her chest wall was removed. Post recovery, Lilli will now begin her treatment regimen at Prentice Women's Hospital at Northwestern from January through the beginning of March.

We are asking for your help in raising funds to go towards Lilli's medical expenses during this one in a million fight. Lilli was working full-time at Flora Design Studio prior to her surgery; she has had to take off to heal post-surgery and will be unable to work for the duration of her treatment in Chicago. Julie, Lilli's mom, also has had to take unpaid FMLA for all appointments and will take unpaid time away from work while she is by Lilli's side during her treatment in Chicago. Julie has also had to reduce hours at her shop, Flora Design Studio, thus losing more income. Insurance deductibles, co-pays, uncovered medical expenses, lost wages, and travel expenses to and from Chicago have already racked up and will continue to grow while Lilli starts treatment in Chicago.

As a community, let's rally behind Lilli and her family to allow them to concentrate on being together to support each other during this challenging time, while reducing the financial burden for them as best we can. Lilli's smile lights up a room - let's send her all the light and love from Mahomet and surrounding communities!
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Donations 

  • Robin Kaler
    • $500
    • 6 mos
  • Daqua Gatewood
    • $40
    • 1 yr
  • Karen LeSueur
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Jennifer Eardley
    • $250
    • 1 yr
  • Jeremy Morse
    • $100
    • 1 yr
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Organizer and beneficiary

Kristen Claybrooke
Organizer
Mahomet, IL
Julie Odum
Beneficiary

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