Rally for Leigh's Lifesaving Treatments

Hi, I'm Alix!

In March 2022, my best friend Leigh Hart ❤️ was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer w/Liver Mets. At the time, she was told she was inoperable and would have to be on chemo for life. Most patients live less than one year from this diagnosis. That prognosis was not good enough! In due time, Leigh joined a support group called Colontown + found a medical team at UPenn to take on her care. Since then, she has undergone multiple treatments to attack the spread to her liver and ovaries. These treatments worked, however the cancer is aggressive and has moved to her peritoneum (stomach lining). Leigh is now 45 years old. She lives in NJ, works full-time, and is married with 3 daughters. On top of this, Leigh coaches her daughter's cheer team in-between brutal chemo treatments (Go Huskies!) and now Leigh needs your support too!

For 6 months, Leigh has been working to qualify for CRS/HIPEC procedure, the only standard of care avail for Peri Mets. She qualified, showed up at Yale for all required tests and appointments, only to learn days before surgery that insurance has denied her claim, even on appeal. Right now, we are working to overturn this decision while investigating any alternatives.

Most options available are out of state; these usually require giant deductibles, copays, travel, and childcare expenses. Leigh is fighting BCBSNJ for approval of her next surgery at Yale and considers treatment overseas if ultimately refused. Any help is appreciated! #getyourcolonoscopy