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Mary Ann Pollacco Ridge Memorial Fund

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Update - January 4, 2020

It is with great sadness that we share that after a long battle with cancer, our beloved Mom passed on to her eternal resting place on December 21, 2019. It is with great joy that we know we will be reunited with her again one day. Until then, we will do our very best to honor her amazing legacy by living with passion, purpose, and a heart that serves others. We will miss her more than words can even come close to expressing. 

The donations received until now sustained her through the many months fighting this disease and while in and out of the hospital. They allowed her to keep her home and business afloat as it provided the income she needed to support her medical bills and lengthy stay in Baltimore. She was, as are we, so extremely grateful for the support that helped alleviate, amongst other things, the financial stress that this battle caused her. Several have asked how they can continue to help with associated costs for her celebration of life service on 1/11/20, and also with her home/business that we, her daughters, are managing as we determine next steps. If you wish to donate to either of these causes, all donations will be used strictly for these efforts.

We thank you all for lifting us up during this difficult time and for supporting us in so many ways. We are blessed to have such a strong tribe.


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Mary Ann Ridge, "Momma", "Nana", "Little Aunt Mary", and a dear friend to all, finds herself back at The Johns Hopkins Hospital for the second time in 6 years to battle against leukemia (Acute Myeloid Leukemia, or AML). She received a clean bill of health at her last check-up and was confidently told the leukemia would not return, but now she faces many months of harsh treatment that will test her physical, mental and emotional strength as she literally battles to save her life. 

Mary Ann is still paying off the medical bills from her first 3 month hospital stay in 2013 and this next round will surely only drain her financially once again. When she walks out of the hospital in a few months - because we know and are believing that she will walk out with a clean bill of health - we want to give her the peace of mind that she won't be drowning in even more medical bills. We want her to LIVE her life and have peace of mind that her next chapter won't be wrought with worry over how to make ends meet. 

Please help our sweet mother and friend who has been a caregiver and friend to so many and who always has an open door to all. She would give the shirt off her back (and pants!) to anyone who needs it and has been there for many a friend or stranger in need. We ask that you please give; make a sacrifice that will not be misused or abused and will bring some peace of mind and comfort for the very unkind road ahead.

Please donate at this time if you are able. If you are unable to give, please share this with as many people as possible. Thank you!!
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  • Katharina Davis
    • $200 
    • 4 yrs
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Fundraising team: Mary Ann’s Team (2)

Christina RL Costigan
Organizer
Raised $3,928 from 39 donations
Lorton, VA
Mary Ann Ridge
Beneficiary
Natalia Romo-Leroux
Team member
Raised $3,420 from 25 donations
This team raised $7,570 from 77 other donations.

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