Donation protected
Hi Everyone!
Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges at us, and right now, my mom, Kelly, is facing one of the toughest yet. She finished chemo in mid-January, and on February 25th, she had a PET scan to see how her body responded. We were hopeful for good news, but instead, we found out that her cancer has come back in two spots in her abdomen. We don’t know yet what the next steps will be—she’ll be meeting with her doctor soon to figure out a new treatment plan.
Now, we’re gearing up for another fight.
As you can imagine, this isn’t just physically and emotionally exhausting—it’s also a huge financial strain. Kelly had planned to go back to work after finishing treatment, but now that’s not possible. On top of that, Roy has been laid off, so they’re both facing uncertainty when it comes to work and income. Between medical bills, travel costs to and from appointments, and everyday expenses, things are adding up fast. Our goal is to take some of that weight off their shoulders so they can focus on what really matters—her health and our time together.
We also wanted to share that, due to the nature of her treatment, Kelly will need to follow a specific diet moving forward. Because of this, we’ll be stopping the meal train, and some of the funds raised here will go toward making sure she has everything she needs for the meals that support her healing.
If you know my mom, you know she’s a fighter. She’s already shown so much strength, and I have no doubt she’ll keep pushing through. But she shouldn’t have to do it alone. If you can donate, even a little, it would mean the world. And if you can’t, simply sharing this page or keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers means just as much.
Thank you for all the love and support—it truly makes a difference.
Ashlee
Co-organizers (2)
Ashlee Nelson
Organizer
St. Paul, MN
Kelly Rea
Beneficiary
Roy Rea
Co-organizer