Robin Scoins Med and Daily Fund
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Robin Scoins is a mother of four, currently raising the three youngest in Fort Collins.
About six to seven years ago, Robin started to become short of breath. This began the journey of medical testing, medications and several hospitalizations. Finally in January of 2014, Robin had an open lung biopsy, revealing a rare terminal lung disease caused by her Rheumatoid Arthritis. After this diagnosis, she was given 3 to 9 months to live. In that time she sought care from a specialist at University Hospital in Denver, who suggested a lung transplant. While this would give her a second chance at a healthy life the chances of becoming a candidate where small. With her children in mind Robin started the process of the various tests and consultations to qualify. It seemed as though doctors and specialists were all in agreement that she was a great candidate for a transplant. However, this March, Robin was admitted into the ICU at Poudre Valley Hospital with trouble breathing and later transferred to University Hospital in Denver to have some final tests done. The tests revealed that a transplant was no longer an option. Returning home to her three kids, she has decided to make the best out of a bad situation and has set goals to see her daughter Haleigh, 16, graduate from high school, watch Jakob, 12, play baseball, wrestle, and perform on his French Horn. She wants to watch as Charles, 11, goes from Elementary school to middle school, playing the tuba and compete in middle school athletics. Her eldest son, Josh is currently residing in Arizona and is expecting his first child this spring! Robin is very excited and hopes to meet her first grandbaby soon!
A little history on the Family
Robin is very passionate about seeking justice and serving those less fortunate. Before moving to Fort Collins eight years ago, Robin spent the better part of six years working with the legislature as a volunteer family rights advocate in Arizona. Her work has helped several important bills get passed and as a result other states have followed. As a mother she loved volunteering in her children’s classrooms, doing anything that needed to be done and at one point being the home room mom for two classrooms! She also loved being able to go on field trips and help with class activities. This is something she misses very much since she has to have oxygen tanks with her 24/7.
Some people who have given and ways to help
While Robin and the kids do not have family in Colorado (they all reside in Arizona), she has had various friends step up to help out in ways that they could. Bridget McKee has been a huge blessing by starting a meal train that provides dinner for Robin and the kids four days a week. This act of bringing meals and coordinating with others who want to give is huge and adds normalcy to the lives of Robin and her kids as they are able to sit around the table and talk about their days. Another friend has set up a “Go Fund Me” page to help with medical bills and monthly expenses that continue to trickle in. Due to her diagnosis, Robin must prepare for the inevitable expenses that will come when her children are moved to their guardian. By contributing to the Go Fund Me page you would be helping relieve a burden and allow Robin and her kids to enjoy their time spent together. If you feel lead to give in any capacity whether it’s financially or through meals please feel free to sign up at http://mealtrain.com/vo83g or donate at http://www.gofundme.com/pmjmzg .
A special message from Robin
“Love each day and spend time with your children, even if it’s doing something you might not really like to do or have done a hundred times. Life can change in an instant. I’m 47 and would never have believed I would be diagnosed with a terminal disease that would leave my children without their mother. My children are my life and I’m sure I am theirs. I used to dream of a farm house with lots of animals and horses and experiencing my children succeed in life and now I pray I wake up each morning… [My} biggest prayer is for a complete miracle. Please pray for us if you are the praying type.
About six to seven years ago, Robin started to become short of breath. This began the journey of medical testing, medications and several hospitalizations. Finally in January of 2014, Robin had an open lung biopsy, revealing a rare terminal lung disease caused by her Rheumatoid Arthritis. After this diagnosis, she was given 3 to 9 months to live. In that time she sought care from a specialist at University Hospital in Denver, who suggested a lung transplant. While this would give her a second chance at a healthy life the chances of becoming a candidate where small. With her children in mind Robin started the process of the various tests and consultations to qualify. It seemed as though doctors and specialists were all in agreement that she was a great candidate for a transplant. However, this March, Robin was admitted into the ICU at Poudre Valley Hospital with trouble breathing and later transferred to University Hospital in Denver to have some final tests done. The tests revealed that a transplant was no longer an option. Returning home to her three kids, she has decided to make the best out of a bad situation and has set goals to see her daughter Haleigh, 16, graduate from high school, watch Jakob, 12, play baseball, wrestle, and perform on his French Horn. She wants to watch as Charles, 11, goes from Elementary school to middle school, playing the tuba and compete in middle school athletics. Her eldest son, Josh is currently residing in Arizona and is expecting his first child this spring! Robin is very excited and hopes to meet her first grandbaby soon!
A little history on the Family
Robin is very passionate about seeking justice and serving those less fortunate. Before moving to Fort Collins eight years ago, Robin spent the better part of six years working with the legislature as a volunteer family rights advocate in Arizona. Her work has helped several important bills get passed and as a result other states have followed. As a mother she loved volunteering in her children’s classrooms, doing anything that needed to be done and at one point being the home room mom for two classrooms! She also loved being able to go on field trips and help with class activities. This is something she misses very much since she has to have oxygen tanks with her 24/7.
Some people who have given and ways to help
While Robin and the kids do not have family in Colorado (they all reside in Arizona), she has had various friends step up to help out in ways that they could. Bridget McKee has been a huge blessing by starting a meal train that provides dinner for Robin and the kids four days a week. This act of bringing meals and coordinating with others who want to give is huge and adds normalcy to the lives of Robin and her kids as they are able to sit around the table and talk about their days. Another friend has set up a “Go Fund Me” page to help with medical bills and monthly expenses that continue to trickle in. Due to her diagnosis, Robin must prepare for the inevitable expenses that will come when her children are moved to their guardian. By contributing to the Go Fund Me page you would be helping relieve a burden and allow Robin and her kids to enjoy their time spent together. If you feel lead to give in any capacity whether it’s financially or through meals please feel free to sign up at http://mealtrain.com/vo83g or donate at http://www.gofundme.com/pmjmzg .
A special message from Robin
“Love each day and spend time with your children, even if it’s doing something you might not really like to do or have done a hundred times. Life can change in an instant. I’m 47 and would never have believed I would be diagnosed with a terminal disease that would leave my children without their mother. My children are my life and I’m sure I am theirs. I used to dream of a farm house with lots of animals and horses and experiencing my children succeed in life and now I pray I wake up each morning… [My} biggest prayer is for a complete miracle. Please pray for us if you are the praying type.
Organizer
Jim Anderson
Organizer
Fort Collins, CO