Mobilizing for Morgan
Mobilizing for Morgan!
Morgan Smith Jordan embodies the saying "actions speak louder than words." She's perhaps the greatest cheerleader to never wear a uniform. She's made a living motivating others and making people feel better about themselves. If you're lucky enough to know Morgan and Quez, they're likely one of your favorite couples to spend time with. They love all of those around them like family, and making others smile is a natural ability they both share. They would do anything for friends and family, and are steadfast in their support of others always.
Now they need our help.
It was only one month ago with MRI results from a presumed rotator cuff injury which revealed the unexpected. The orthopedist knew the spots he saw on the bones near her shoulder were likely lesions, a common sign of the word no one wants to hear, “cancer.” And so began the next steps of myriad specialist appointments, more MRIs, pet scans, bone scans and biopsies all leading to the conclusion that verified the orthopedist’s suspicion. Cancer cells that have spread throughout her body.
Within weeks, Morgan was unable to keep working and medical bills started to pile up. We all know how hard both Morgan and Quez work to be the best in their respective fields. And they are! As independent contractors their successes have come from their own talent and hard work. Now, between the diagnosis, and unprecedented societal change in the wake of covid-19, their lives (and source of income) have been turned upside down. Morgan is prepared to fight the disease, but we're all aware of the financial costs that will lie ahead.
Now, Moe's Militia has been established by a group of Morgan's close friends and family members. We're Mobilizing for Morgan to help her as she starts the harrowing journey of kicking the hell out of cancer. As her cousin Christopher so poetically put it, “cancer picked the wrong [person] to mess with.” Not one to take challenges lying down, Morgan has already shown us that her fight against cancer is going to be one of positive vibes, cheerful outlook, unwavering determination, and a one-day-at-a-time approach from which we will all learn.
Just last fall in her wedding vows, Morgan promised that life with her would always be interesting. Knowing charming, adventurous, fearless Morgan, we all knew that would be an easy vow to keep. Getting a cancer diagnosis during a international pandemic certainly wasn't what she had in mind when she said those words, but she is a go-big-or-go-home kind of girl!
So, we are asking fellow friends, family members, and those whose lives have been positively influenced by Morgan and Quez for any donation you can make to help lift some of the financial stresses from these newlyweds. With everything happening in the world, we know it's not a convenient time to be requesting donations - but as they say, “cancer doesn’t care.” But you do. You all have already shown so much support and love for Morgan, Quez and our family through your calls, your texts, your funny stories when we all need some levity. Thank you for whatever you can provide to the fund.
The entirety of all contributions will go directly to Morgan and Quez to help cover mounting hospital and treatment costs, pay their bills, and keep food on the table. Your gift is considered by the government to be exactly that; a gift. There are no income tax implications to Morgan and Quez, and your gift is not considered tax deductible. Any sized contribution is appreciated, but we are asking for some serious help here. If you can send $50 or more without hurting your own family in these tough times, please do so.
We all wish we could jump through the screen to give Morgan and Quez a hug. Better yet, wave a magic wand and make this all go away. So for now, please help us support them in the best way we can without being there with them on the frontlines of the fight.
Morgan is the brightest light in so many of our lives. She has already been so strong in the face of this monumental challenge. Let's keep her and her family going strong!
Lastly, please forward to anyone who you feel may be willing to chip in and help! Thank you!
-Moe's Militia
