Hello, my name is Taylor King, and I am reaching out to share an important cause that is very close to my heart. My mother, Raelyn King, has been bravely battling stage 4 cervical cancer for some time now. As you can imagine, this journey has been INCREDIBLY challenging, both emotionally and financially, for us all but especially my parents.

To help support my mom during this difficult time, I have started a GoFundMe campaign. The funds raised will go towards covering medical expenses, treatments, and any additional care she may need. Your support, whether through a donation or simply sharing our campaign, would mean the world to us and make a significant difference in my mom’s fight against cancer. (Please scroll and read her story)

In addition to the GoFundMe, we are organizing a benefit to further support my mom. This event will take place at the Arcade VFW on June 13th from Noon to 5 PM. It promises to be a wonderful afternoon filled with community spirit and support. There will be a variety of baskets up for grabs, offering something for everyone to enjoy. It’s an opportunity for friends, family, and community members to come together for a good cause.

Any contribution, big or small, will be greatly appreciated and go directly to supporting Raelyn’s medical needs. Your presence and participation in the benefit would be a tremendous show of support.

✨✨ RAELYNS STORY✨✨

My name is Raelyn King and I have lived in the Village of Arcade for over 20 years with my husband, Richard King. We have raised 3 beautiful children together: Courtney Hatch, Taylor King and Jordan King and have 6 grandkids. Many people may know my mother-in-law as she worked at the school for many years, Shirley King and my sister, Amie Muehlnickel who has lived in the Village of Arcade for the last 8 years. They have all been there for me in countless ways, showing their unwavering love and support.

In May 2025, I went to the doctors for a routine appointment and some abnormalities were noted. I went for further testing and was eventually diagnosed with Stage 3 Cervical Cancer, a diagnosis no one wants to receive. After additional testing, it was revealed that I have a 7.3 cm tumor on my cervix and the cancer has spread throughout my uterus and lymph nodes.

In efforts to combat this cancer and with surgery not being an option, I have completed external and internal radiation and chemotherapy. On Dec 6th I went in for a pet scan and unfortunately, the results were not what we were hoping for. The cancer has spread to my pelvic area, chest walls and trachea. I started a very invasive chemo regimen which requires me to travel to Roswell in Buffalo every 3 weeks. During treatment, I developed kidney issues which led to me having a stent put in to allow my kidneys to function correctly.

I am scheduled for a repeat pet scan on March 3rd. I am scheduled to begin another 3 rounds of chemotherapy on March 10th. Once completed, I will have another pet scan to see if there’s been any changes.

My family, friends and co-workers have been a huge support throughout this rollercoaster of a journey. For them, I am forever grateful. Every day looks different for me, depending how I am feeling. While going through my treatments, I am trying to work to help keep some normalcy in my life. I want to extend my most sincere gratitude to everyone who has sent words of encouragement, gifts and prayers. It means the world to me and has helped me cope on a daily basis with the mountain that is ahead of me. This battle has tested my physical, mental, and emotional strength in ways I never thought possible.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story. Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated. Together, we can make a difference in Raelyn’s battle against cancer.