Amandas life and the life of her family was turned upside down recently when she was diagnosed with Medullary Thyroid Cancer. This diagnosis came out of the blue, as these things do, and now she has been thrown into a whirlwind of appointments, scans, tests, and the burden of traveling to Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital in New York to receive the best possible treatment. A treatment plan hasnt hasnt been established yet, but will be immediately following her next appointment next week. The immediate need for assistance falls on the burden of traveling to NYC for appointments including transportation, lodging, and unforeseen expenses. Every little bit will help ensure the best outcome.