Support Wendy Peterson's Battle Against Cancer

Our beautiful mother, Wendy Peterson, is fighting a battle no one should have to, yet our family has done a few times in recent years - the fight against cancer.

Wendy is 56 years old and resides in Ivanhoe, MN, where she has for many decades. She’s a loved member of her community and has worked for a variety of local organizations. She has 3 adult children, 3 “bonus” children and one extremely loved grandson.

Anybody that knows Wendy knows she eats, sleeps and breathes work. It’s not uncommon for Wendy to work 10+ hours a day, but she does it all with a smile as she cares for the elderly. July 29th, Wendy was admitted to the Sioux Falls hospital to undergo several tests and biopsies to identify stage and severity of her cancer. Just a few days prior, in what was seemingly an average Friday, she heard the forbidden “c” word for the first time - cancer.

The final results determined she has small cell carcinoma that spread to the brain. Small cell lung cancer is staged differently, either limited or extensive. Mom has the extensive stage. There is a mass on her right lung and 2 masses on her brain. She will start her radiation simulation on August 14th, which will determine her treatment plan. As of right now, we know she will be going through 10 sessions of radiation. We have started this Go Fund Me account in an effort to ease the burden on Wendy and her family as she navigates this unknown path. Over the next few days, weeks, months… there will be many doctor appointments, hospital/hotel stays and surgeries/treatments, on top of her daily living expenses.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for taking the time to read this and sharing this link with family and friends. We also thank you for any donations you may be able to contribute during these tough times.

Thank you!