Lauren and Mark need our help and support!

Lauren and Mark have had several difficulties in the past few years.

Starting with the birth of their son Lincoln as a micro-preemie, an extended NICU stay out of state, and various medical conditions and special needs for him that continue to this day.

Then came cross-country moves, new jobs, birth of new baby Sammy - only to discover Lauren had Breast Cancer.

Cue mastectomy and chemo (radiation is coming soon too) while trying to take care of a newborn and a special needs toddler/preschooler.

New jobs, struggles finding and losing child care, and now Fifths Disease and a hospital stay while having basically no functioning immune system.

As a friend of these two awesome people, I'm hoping that we as a community can step up and give them some help.

The money raised from this will go to Lauren and Mark to help pay medical bills, as well as to take care of living expenses and help make up for Lauren's lost income.

Any amount you feel comfortable in donating will be greatly appreciated.

As of the time I am posting this, Lauren is currently admitted to the hospital, so the medical bills are continuing to climb, while she is not able to work.

Thank you for your generosity.