Kate Leibel — beloved grandmother, mother, aunt, sister, and friend — is facing a rough road ahead and needs your help. In May, her doctors discovered a nodule in her lung which is potentially cancerous. Due to the nodule's placement, surgery is the only option for a clear diagnosis. On October 2, she is having this surgery.

We are asking for your support to aid in Kate's healing. Everyone who loves her knows how hard she works. Her roles as a self-employed home cleaner and longtime employee of the Minnesota Twins are physically demanding. Let's all help Kate to ease her mind so that she can focus on her recovery.

Please consider donating to help Kate in this difficult time. The less she has to focus on financial obligations, the easier her path will be to recovery. And you can increase awareness of this fundraiser by sharing it in your networks. We so appreciate your support. Thank you.

- Tara Gardell, Kate's Daughter