Franchi Family Support
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On November 23, 2016, Gerard was out celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with his wife Nicky and a group of friends. That night he experienced a nagging pain in his abdomen that he just couldn’t ignore. After a trip to the emergency room, a battery of tests and scans, and a lot of agonizing waiting for results, Gerard was diagnosed with both kidney and colon cancer. The devastating news hit Gerard, Nicky and their three small children, Elizabeth, Gina and Stephanie, very hard. But in true Franchi fashion, they immediately took to fighting cancer head on. After Gerard’s abdominal and kidney surgeries, rounds of chemotherapy and many prayers, he received the news that he was all clear! Gerard had beaten cancer.
Fast forward to October 23, 2017. On a routine follow-up scan 3 months after Gerard was given the “all clear”, the doctors once again found tumors. At that time the cancer had spread to Gerard’s stomach and liver. Gerard continues to receive chemotherapy treatment at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Currently due to his compromised immune system, Gerard has had to miss or delay treatments. As always, he remains focused on the task of fighting this awful disease. He is determined to overcome the odds. The old adage of ”taking it one day at a time” has never rung more true for Gerard, his family and friends. Gerard’s positive outlook on an uncertain future is inspiring. Despite the emotional rollercoaster of the past year and a half, Gerard continues to embody what it means to be a fighter, a husband and a father.
The Franchi's have made it through these trying times with the love and support of their family and friends and their faith in God. Everyone around them has been extremely generous whether in the form of gift cards, meals, donations or a simple phone call to check in. The constant outpouring of care and love has meant the world to them. The reality of a fight such as this and Gerard’s determination to provide for his family, has continued to push him forward.
After careful discussion with Gerard’s medical team the decision has been made for Gerard to stop working. Chemotherapy has taken a great toll on his body and immune system. This is a very emotional and difficult decision for Gerard. His brother Bobby, and everyone at R.A.Franchi Corp. made it possible for Gerard to work up until this point,
he could not have done it without you.
As of July 1st , Gerard will begin the 5-month waiting period prior to receiving Social Security Disability benefits. This campaign is in place to help lessen the financial burden on the Franchi family during this exceptionally challenging time. Thank you for supporting this beautiful family.
#franchistrong
Fast forward to October 23, 2017. On a routine follow-up scan 3 months after Gerard was given the “all clear”, the doctors once again found tumors. At that time the cancer had spread to Gerard’s stomach and liver. Gerard continues to receive chemotherapy treatment at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Currently due to his compromised immune system, Gerard has had to miss or delay treatments. As always, he remains focused on the task of fighting this awful disease. He is determined to overcome the odds. The old adage of ”taking it one day at a time” has never rung more true for Gerard, his family and friends. Gerard’s positive outlook on an uncertain future is inspiring. Despite the emotional rollercoaster of the past year and a half, Gerard continues to embody what it means to be a fighter, a husband and a father.
The Franchi's have made it through these trying times with the love and support of their family and friends and their faith in God. Everyone around them has been extremely generous whether in the form of gift cards, meals, donations or a simple phone call to check in. The constant outpouring of care and love has meant the world to them. The reality of a fight such as this and Gerard’s determination to provide for his family, has continued to push him forward.
After careful discussion with Gerard’s medical team the decision has been made for Gerard to stop working. Chemotherapy has taken a great toll on his body and immune system. This is a very emotional and difficult decision for Gerard. His brother Bobby, and everyone at R.A.Franchi Corp. made it possible for Gerard to work up until this point,
he could not have done it without you.
As of July 1st , Gerard will begin the 5-month waiting period prior to receiving Social Security Disability benefits. This campaign is in place to help lessen the financial burden on the Franchi family during this exceptionally challenging time. Thank you for supporting this beautiful family.
#franchistrong
Organizer and beneficiary
Patricia Nicolazzo Leone
Organizer
Newton, MA
Nicole Franchi
Beneficiary
