Liz Nelson Ervin's Medical Relief
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In October 2015, Liz Nelson Ervin went to the doctor after one of her twin baby girls kicked her lightly in the breast during a midnight feeding causing pain.
Liz, mother of five, wife, daughter, colleague, educator, athlete, and my best friend was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes, bones and liver.
Liz has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments 3–4 times a month in Brewer, Maine at the Cancer Care Center since late October 2015. During this time, she has been working full-time as the superintendent of the Washburn, Maine school system, caring for her one-year-old twin girls, and has been a devoted mom to her 7, 9 and 11-year-old children; trying to be present for all of their sporting events and special family holidays along with her husband, Ken.
Liz's treatment has stopped new tumor growth but has not shrunk the existing cancer. Therefore, she is looking at the possibility of participating in a new clinical study/treatment at Dana-Farber to battle her cancer and extend her life. Liz will have to travel from Northern Maine, 700 miles roundtrip to Boston, for appointments and treatment starting April 6th.
At this time, we hope that you will find it in yourself to help Liz and her young, large family in their time of need. Donations are essential to offset travel and lodging expenses, help with expensive co-pays, and make up for the loss of income due to time off from work, so Liz can travel to receive this life- necessary treatment.
Liz has been a strong and courageous woman all her life. She has been an advocate for children and families both personally and throughout her work in the school system. Let's give Liz and the Ervin family some support and love in return. There is no amount too little. Every donation is very much appreciated. Thank you so much for helping!
Liz, mother of five, wife, daughter, colleague, educator, athlete, and my best friend was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes, bones and liver.
Liz has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments 3–4 times a month in Brewer, Maine at the Cancer Care Center since late October 2015. During this time, she has been working full-time as the superintendent of the Washburn, Maine school system, caring for her one-year-old twin girls, and has been a devoted mom to her 7, 9 and 11-year-old children; trying to be present for all of their sporting events and special family holidays along with her husband, Ken.
Liz's treatment has stopped new tumor growth but has not shrunk the existing cancer. Therefore, she is looking at the possibility of participating in a new clinical study/treatment at Dana-Farber to battle her cancer and extend her life. Liz will have to travel from Northern Maine, 700 miles roundtrip to Boston, for appointments and treatment starting April 6th.
At this time, we hope that you will find it in yourself to help Liz and her young, large family in their time of need. Donations are essential to offset travel and lodging expenses, help with expensive co-pays, and make up for the loss of income due to time off from work, so Liz can travel to receive this life- necessary treatment.
Liz has been a strong and courageous woman all her life. She has been an advocate for children and families both personally and throughout her work in the school system. Let's give Liz and the Ervin family some support and love in return. There is no amount too little. Every donation is very much appreciated. Thank you so much for helping!
Organizer and beneficiary
Heather Lincoln Rafter
Organizer
Franklin, MA
Elizabeth Ervin
Beneficiary
