Carol's cancer journey

In October of 2022, our friend and colleague Carol Swenson celebrated her 30th year of work in the healing arts, caring for others in West Seattle. A few weeks later, she received a surprising and scary cancer diagnosis; a stage 2 pancreatic tumor.

Carol is a vibrant 63-year-old who lives independently, enjoying the company of her cat and spending as much time as possible with her daughter Jessica, a local firefighter at West Seattle’s Station 32. Carol relied on her income as a massage therapist and home esthetician, but her diagnosis has prevented her from working. Her friends are asking for support from our community to help with mounting medical, integrative oncology and living expenses.

Carol’s doctors are confident that the tumor can be treated with chemo and surgery since it was found early, but she faces a challenging year ahead. Besides staying positive and enjoying each present moment, Carol told me she's already thinking about ways to help others through her cancer journey… That’s the kind of person you would be helping with your gift.

Even the smallest donation would mean the world to Carol and her daughter this holiday season so they can focus on the fight ahead. Thank you for coming together as a community to help one of our own.