Stand with Tina Lyons: Beat Breast Cancer Together

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Hearts,

I am reaching out with a heavy heart today to share the story of my best friend, Tina Lyons, a selfless and private individual who has dedicated her life to nurturing and educating the children of our community. Recently, Tina was diagnosed with breast cancer. As she embarks on a challenging journey toward treatment and recovery, we seek your support to help lighten her burden and ensure that she and her two young adult children can face the future with hope and stability.

Tina has been the presence in the lives of countless children and their families over the last 20 years. As a beloved preschool teacher, she has been instrumental in shaping the minds and hearts of young learners, investing her time, wisdom, and love into each child that passed through her classroom doors. Her passion for education and her commitment to fostering growth in others is unparalleled. Whether through innovative classroom activities, heartfelt encouragement, or comforting support, Tina has touched the lives of many families, creating a safe and enriching environment for children to thrive.

However, Tina’s journey has not been without hardship. As a single parent, she has worked tirelessly to provide for her two young adult children, both of whom are just beginning to carve out their own paths in life. Balancing two jobs, she exemplified resilience and determination, modeling the very values she instills in her students.

In a devastating turn of events, Tina was recently diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. This aggressive form of cancer requires immediate and intensive treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. The road to recovery will be long and arduous, demanding not only her physical strength but also emotional fortitude.

Since her diagnosis, Tina has had to make heart-wrenching decisions regarding her two jobs. She has already had to give up her second job and will soon be forced to resign from her position at the daycare as well. This transition brings not only emotional challenges for Tina but also significant financial burdens. The cost of medical treatment, coupled with the loss of her income, threatens her ability to provide for herself and her children, who are still navigating early adulthood.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference. Your generosity can help ensure that Tina has access to the best medical treatments, maintain stability for her family, and alleviate the worry that comes with facing such a formidable opponent. By supporting her, we honor the countless hours she dedicated to the children and families and show her that the community she has devoted the last 20 years to is here for her in the time of need.

I ask that you share this page and help us spread the word. Your compassion and generosity will not only provide financial relief but also serve as a testament to the incredible bonds of community and friendship that Tina has fostered throughout her life.

Thank you for taking time to read about Tina's journey and for considering supporting her at this crucial stage in her life. Together, we can help Tina reclaim her health, support her family, and continue the remarkable work she has done for children and families in our community.

Your support means the world to Tina and her family. Let us stand together to show that love and community can illuminate even the darkest paths. Thank you!

With heartfelt gratitude - together we can be “Tina Strong”,

Frances Glasser