Dear friends, family, and kind strangers, my sister-in-law Jackie Lapides, a dedicated elementary school teacher and loving wife and mother of two beautiful daughters, Paige (14) and Riley (13), has recently been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a challenging form of blood cancer.

As she prepares for a life-saving stem cell transplant, the mounting medical bills, treatment costs, and time away from work are placing a financial burden on her family. For all of you who know Jackie, you know her to be extremely dedicated to both her students and her family. Now she will need our support to help her focus on her recovery without the added stress of these expenses. Your generous contributions will help cover medical costs not covered by insurance, medications, and daily needs during this difficult time.