I'm a single, retired woman living on fixed income in central Virginia. I'm also a self-taught quilt designer and creator who learned to quilt late in life after sewing home decor and tailored clothes for many years. Another passion is wildlife photography. I am blessed to have an abundance of birds in my area such as hawks, Bald Eagles, ducks and songbirds - many found along the scenic James River. My parents are both deceased and I have several close friends I consider my family. On December 5, 2018, I was rushed to the emergency room of Henrico Doctor's Hospital, Richmond, VA,  in great pain. A cancerous tumor had blocked my intestines and was removed by surgery on December 7. I was discharged December 14 after being in Acute Care for 10 days. Additionally, on December 28 I had two crowns placed in anticipation of upcoming chemo treatments. My medical and dental bills are presently $34,000 + and are overwhelming me, increasing as I progress through this journey to fight cancer. Stage 3 colon cancer remains in lymph nodes and needs to be treated so it doesn't spread.  Donations will be greatly appreciated and will go towards paying the bills and prescription medicines. I have qualified for Medicaid-covered Medicare Part B but have a $6,000 spenddown (deductible) to meet for December 2018,  another $6,000 spenddown for Feb.-May, 2019 and $6,000 June - December, 2019.  After I meet those deductibles Medicare will pay 80% of the balances. If you prefer to send a check please message me by clicking on the email icon and I'll send you my mailing address. Thank you for your consideration and generosity!