Gillian's Breast Cancer Fund
Donation protected
After finding a lump in her breast only 5 weeks ago, my good friend Gillian Hinton has been diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32. With only a couple of weeks to process the news, she has had to make tough, life-changing decisions regarding the course of action and decided to get a double masectomy. She has opted for immediate treatment with skilled surgeons, close to her parents' home in California where she will have the support necessary for recovery. Gillian's first procedure is March 18, 2016.
Since no one plans for these events, or the expenses that go along with them, I asked Gillian if I could set up this account. She is already out-of-pocket for her deductible and tomorrow she will be $5,500 out of pocket total. Then, there are the after-surgery costs of materials, a second surgery, not to mention the costs she has already incurred for the back and forth travel from Colorado/California to engage surgeons, a return to Colorado for futher presurgery testing and to wind-up her work affairs. This is a long surgery and recovery process covering a couple of months with some unknown treatment until after surgery results are received. If all goes well, she will return to Colorado and then have occasional follow-up appointments in California for testing. ALL of the money raised from this campaign will be going towards medical and travel costs associated with her surgery and post-sugery care.
I cannot express how much your support will mean to Gillian. Many of you reading this request already know Gillian personally, which should make the decision to help her easier. However, for those of you who do not know her, Gillian is one of the most compassionate, loyal, and grateful human beings I have known. She is someone who will intervene to help anyone needing a hand.
I am proud she is my friend, fortunate to have her in my life, and while saddened life has taken this turn for her, I feel determined that reaching out to all of you will work toward her healing process. For those of who do not know Gillian personally, thank you for trusting me and this campaign. Every single dollar donated will help make a difference, and lessen any stress, by reducing or eliminating any financial burden she will incur due to this unfortunate turn of events.
Much love and largest THANK YOU!
Since no one plans for these events, or the expenses that go along with them, I asked Gillian if I could set up this account. She is already out-of-pocket for her deductible and tomorrow she will be $5,500 out of pocket total. Then, there are the after-surgery costs of materials, a second surgery, not to mention the costs she has already incurred for the back and forth travel from Colorado/California to engage surgeons, a return to Colorado for futher presurgery testing and to wind-up her work affairs. This is a long surgery and recovery process covering a couple of months with some unknown treatment until after surgery results are received. If all goes well, she will return to Colorado and then have occasional follow-up appointments in California for testing. ALL of the money raised from this campaign will be going towards medical and travel costs associated with her surgery and post-sugery care.
I cannot express how much your support will mean to Gillian. Many of you reading this request already know Gillian personally, which should make the decision to help her easier. However, for those of you who do not know her, Gillian is one of the most compassionate, loyal, and grateful human beings I have known. She is someone who will intervene to help anyone needing a hand.
I am proud she is my friend, fortunate to have her in my life, and while saddened life has taken this turn for her, I feel determined that reaching out to all of you will work toward her healing process. For those of who do not know Gillian personally, thank you for trusting me and this campaign. Every single dollar donated will help make a difference, and lessen any stress, by reducing or eliminating any financial burden she will incur due to this unfortunate turn of events.
Much love and largest THANK YOU!
Organizer and beneficiary
Mandy Anderson
Organizer
Denver, CO
Gillian Hinton
Beneficiary
