Keisha's Anti-Cancer Campaign
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Hello Friends,
Many of you know my sister, Keisha Allen, and just how close we are. In the past 2 weeks we have learned that she has a rare form of cancer known as Leimysarcoma. In her case, it has produced a large and agressive tumor in an abdominal muscle. This sarcoma has already grown in size since her appointment 7 days ago, and she has been scheduled for surgery on Tuesday, May 19th to remove it.
Due to the highly aggressive nature, she will undergo a procdure that will remove a muscle and minimum of one rib in her side. We are hopeful that they can remove it all, and that it will not return. Unfortunately, this sarcoma has a high rate of return. Regardless, she will be down for a good 6 weeks after her surgery. We are asking for encouragement and support throughout this time. She has 2 young children and will not be able to work, pick up anything over 10-15 lbs, or help in her upcoming move on June 30th. Her husband, Billy Cooper, has also just started a new job and was expecting to work long hours to open a new restaurant.
We would be so grateful for any financial support that can be given to help with surgery and recovery expenses at this time. We will also form a calendar to have friends volunteer to bring meals for the family and/or watch the kids. With summer coming up and the cost of daycare (without Keisha's regular contribution to the household income) things will get very difficult.
Thank you all for any support, in any way. We have already seen many friends and family offer help with kids and give amazing encouragement during the past 2 weeks. I will send out updates as we go through this.
Many of you know my sister, Keisha Allen, and just how close we are. In the past 2 weeks we have learned that she has a rare form of cancer known as Leimysarcoma. In her case, it has produced a large and agressive tumor in an abdominal muscle. This sarcoma has already grown in size since her appointment 7 days ago, and she has been scheduled for surgery on Tuesday, May 19th to remove it.
Due to the highly aggressive nature, she will undergo a procdure that will remove a muscle and minimum of one rib in her side. We are hopeful that they can remove it all, and that it will not return. Unfortunately, this sarcoma has a high rate of return. Regardless, she will be down for a good 6 weeks after her surgery. We are asking for encouragement and support throughout this time. She has 2 young children and will not be able to work, pick up anything over 10-15 lbs, or help in her upcoming move on June 30th. Her husband, Billy Cooper, has also just started a new job and was expecting to work long hours to open a new restaurant.
We would be so grateful for any financial support that can be given to help with surgery and recovery expenses at this time. We will also form a calendar to have friends volunteer to bring meals for the family and/or watch the kids. With summer coming up and the cost of daycare (without Keisha's regular contribution to the household income) things will get very difficult.
Thank you all for any support, in any way. We have already seen many friends and family offer help with kids and give amazing encouragement during the past 2 weeks. I will send out updates as we go through this.
Organizer and beneficiary
Stephanie Nix
Organizer
McKinney, TX
Billy Cooper
Beneficiary
