With hope...The odds don't matter

Life turned upside down for us on March 2, 2018, when our 1.5 year old niece, Victoria Hope Barcz, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. The lesion first formed on her right temple and has since burrowed its way past her skull and into the periphery of the brain. A month into this journey, the group of physicians treating Victoria, a collaboration of specialists from Sick Kids, Princess Margaret and Mount Sinai, had yet to come to a definitive diagnosis. It has now been six weeks since Victoria was admitted and a diagnosis has been reached...Myoepithelial Carcinoma. Agnes has been left to tend to Victoria and her seven year old sister, Isabella, practically alone. Victoria has already undergone two rounds of chemotherapy which has significantly reduced the size of the tumor. There's hope. According to doctors, Victoria is to endure between one to three years of intensive chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries, all followed by years of follow ups. Following careful consideration, the team believes Victoria's best hope for survival comes with relocation for all further treatment to Jacksonville, Florida, at an approximate cost of $250,000 US dollars. We are currently awaiting approval for federal funding to assist with the medical expenses. Agnes would never ask for assistance but she is always the first to offer a helping hand. A truly kind, loving and generous soul. For this reason, we have decided to create this ‘Go Fund Me’ campaign on her behalf. Please find it in your heart to support this beautiful family in any way you can. All cheques can be made out to Victoria Hope Barcz and sent to: 4242 Elora Dr Mississauga, ON, Canada L5B 2Y8 Words of encouragement are just as appreciated. Love, her aunts and uncles.