I never imagined having to write this, but sometimes you need to put your pride aside in order to get through.

November 2021 our family was hit with devastating news. Our mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We found this out a day after the anniversary of her mother's death, who passed from pancreatic cancer. Our emotions were high and we were extremely scared.

Mom has never given up fight. From the moment she got diagnosed, she had many obstacles come her way. When she was first to start chemo, she got covid and it had to be put on hold. When she finally received chemotherapy, she was a fighter through it all. Still trying not to miss out on anything, spending as much time with family, especially her grand babies, her pride and joy. Moms first round of chemo was successful, her tumor had shrunk, there was no spreading and she was feeling better. We all had more hope.

As time went on, she faced more complications preventing her from receiving treatment.

Since may 2024, the day before mother's day, mom has been in and out of the hospital. She would be admitted for weeks at a time get discharged, only to be admitted back in a few days later. Mom was fighting infection after infection. Her cancer had now spread to her liver.

When mom was discharged in August of 2024, we were advised travelling would be okay as long as she was in Canada because we would have the Healthcare.

Moms wish was to go back to Calgary. She wanted to see the mountains and spend time with Marcia, her oldest child and her family. We drove out to Calgary on August 25th. Mom did fantastic the whole way and didn't complain once. Until about an hour before reaching Marcias house. She got the chills and was in a lot of pain. She took her pain meds and quickly fell asleep.

When we arrived at Marcias house, we couldn't wake her up. She was not responding, was incoherent and we could not get her out of the vehicle. We called an ambulance and she was once again transported to emergency. Not even stepping foot into Marcias house.

Mom has been at Foothills Medical Center since August 25th, 2024. She is receiving amazing care! Unfortunately we have been advised that there is nothing else that they can do for her. She will either need to stay at their hospital, or fly home through an air ambulance and continue care in Winnipeg.

The cost for her transport is $65,000

Unfortunately, we do not have that money laying around and are asking for help.

For anyone who knows both mom and dad, you know they do absolutely anything for their family and friends. And even strangers when they can.

They are the most selfless people I know and right now they need our help.

All we want is for mom to come home so she can continue care here with her Family and friends around her. Moms wish has always been to go the way God has planned for her. She does not want to be stuck in a hospital, attached to a bunch of tubes and bringing her home will allow us to recieve Palliative care here. Palliative care is not an option in Calgary, as we do not have the coverage, therefore she will be stuck in the hospital for the rest of her time.

Please help with whatever you can. 1$, 5$ anything helps. We understand that right now is a difficult time for many people, so even just sharing this will help.

Thank you

Sincerely,

The Carvalho Kids