Support Madeline's Fight Against Hodgkin's Lymphoma

If you live in South Slope, chances are your day has been brightened by an interaction with Madeline, whether through the window at Southside Coffee where she is an integral part of the team, while walking a dog she is dog-sitting, or on her way to Nitehawk to catch a movie. If you’ve met Madeline, been greeted with her signature “hey friend!” and been the recipient of one of her hugs, you cannot possibly forget her. 

This month, Madeline was diagnosed with advanced stage Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which has spread to her liver and spleen. While the prognosis is good and treatment is already underway, this is a life-altering diagnosis with a long pathway to healing. Madeline is staring down 6-8 months of chemo: countless trips to the infusion centers, unexpected hospitalizations, and a whole host of side effects, from unpleasant to debilitating. 

While Madeline is hoping to maintain some semblance of her normal routine, her chemo and treatment mean she will not be able to work consistently, and she will need help with medical expenses as well as basic living costs. Luckily, Madeline has health insurance through Medicaid, but copays and unexpected costs are already adding up. Whether you’ve had the joy of meeting Madeline or not, please consider donating even a few dollars to help lift her up and ease the weight of her healing journey.