HELP ME HELP MY FRIEND JACKIE FIGHT STAGE 4 CANCER! I have started this GoFundMe campaign to help a dear friend of mine, Jackie Hiatt. Jackie has stage 4 anal cancer that has spread to her lungs and liver. For the past 2 1/2 years, Jackie has continued to work as many hours as possible while receiving chemo and radiation treatments. She has endured surgery on her heart and lungs, along with multiple other medical treatments. She is still fighting the battle, but her overall health has significantly deteriorated in the last few months as the cancer has spread. Now that she is unable to physically continue to work and her cancer has reached stage 4, Jackie has only made one request. She has one desire that anyone in her situation would yearn for, and that is to spend precious time with her loved ones.

Jackie and her husband of 10 years, David, have 4 adult children between the two of them, along with one newborn granddaughter. They have never been on a family vacation together. Before Jackie was diagnosed with cancer, she worked multiple jobs to be able to financially put her boys through college. She started a "Pay It Forward" organization in her county 14 years ago, and now I want to pay it forward to her and send her and her immediate family on a small vacation! She hasn't asked to go to Paris or any place fancy. She has voiced her wishes to spend time with her family in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. I want to make that wish a reality, but I need help. The money I hope to raise with this GoFundMe would pay for lodging, food, gas, and some entertainment.

First, I truly appreciate you taking the time to read this GoFundMe story and I ask that first and foremost, you remember Jackie in your prayers. Secondly, if you find it in your heart to donate, know that it is very much appreciated! It is my wish to reignite Jackie's fight and determination to beat this cancer! I don't know of a better way for that to happen than to spend time, face to face, with family all together. Thank You! God Bless!