Support Jaymi Through Her Fight Against Stage IV Lymphoma
If you know Jaymi, you know she is the one who shows up.
She’s the nurse who cares deeply for her patients.
She’s the daughter who has always been there for her parents.
She’s the friend who listens, supports, and gives without hesitation.
She’s the instructor who pours into her nursing students with wisdom, empathy, and strength.
Jaymi has spent her life caring for others… and now she needs us to care for her.
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Her Diagnosis
Jaymi has been diagnosed with Stage IV Aggressive Large B-Cell Lymphoma.
This cancer is affecting her trigeminal nerves, which control parts of her face. Because of this, she is currently facing:
* Loss of ability to fully close her left eye
* Loss of her smile on the left side
* Loss of function in the left side of her tongue and mouth
* Severe, ongoing facial nerve pain
Despite all of this, she continues to face each day with courage.
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Her Treatment Journey
Jaymi’s treatment requires constant travel and intense care in Cleveland, Ohio — about a 3.5-hour drive one way.
Her schedule includes:
* Chemotherapy every 2 weeks (full-day treatments from 7am–4pm)
* Overnight stays before and after treatment due to exhaustion and potential reactions
* Immunotherapy treatments requiring hospital admission
* High-dose Methotrexate (HDMTX) to prevent the cancer from spreading to her brain
* Hospital stays of about 4 days per treatment cycle
After each round, Jaymi is extremely sick for nearly a week — battling fatigue, nausea, and weakness.
She cannot do this alone. Friends and loved ones have been rearranging their lives and work schedules just to get her to and from treatment.
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The Financial Burden
Alongside this fight, the financial strain has been overwhelming.
* Ongoing medical bills due to insurance complications
* Out-of-network specialist visits and procedures
* Frequent travel expenses (gas, tolls, lodging, food)
* Lost income after being out of work since January
* Limited availability of free lodging during treatments
* Additional unexpected home repair costs
Her support system has stepped up in incredible ways, but the weight of it all continues to grow.
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How You Can Help
Every contribution—big or small—makes a real difference.
Funds will go toward:
* Medical expenses and hospital bills
* Travel costs to and from Cleveland
* Lodging and meals during treatment
* Household expenses like utilities
* Grocery support (with a focus on organic foods for healing)
If you’re not able to give financially, sharing this page and keeping Jaymi in your thoughts and prayers means just as much.
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Jaymi has always been a source of strength, compassion, and light to so many. Let’s come together to lift her up during one of the hardest seasons of her life.
It’s her turn to be cared for.
Thank you for your love, support, and generosity. ❤️
Organizer and beneficiary
jaymi Nesbit
Beneficiary