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In December 2014,after many months of pain and discomfort, Maryann was this diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Her tough battle to beat this dreaded disease started right away. First there were 6 weeks of daily chemotherapy and radiation, then on April 17th the tumor was removed. Now almost 10 weeks post surgery Maryann is waiting for the next round of chemotherapy to begin. The expectation is for another 26 to 28 weeks of chemotherapy to ensure she has beaten dreaded disease.
Maryann is an exceptionally kind person. She devotes her time to her husband, Philip, who has cerebral palsy and the clients she cares for in her career as a homecare worker. Accepting the kindness of others was one of her biggest challenges. She is so accustomed to being the giver that being on the receiving end was tough for her to deal with.
Maryann stopped working in early January and her medical coverage that helps pay for drugs ended at that time as well. In May her EI benefits ran out - after 15 weeks. She is not expected to return to work until January 2016. Last week her husband Phillip also was laid off by his employer. Now added to the stress of healing and recovery is financial stress. Maryann's mom and dad were staying with Maryann to help care for her and 3 weeks ago her mom fell and broke her hip. Maryann has struggled to visit her mom everyday in the hospital - a testament for her caring for others above herself.
Please, send any prayers, love, and positive thoughts that you can—and if you are willing and able to donate financially, please consider doing so here. No amount is too small – $5, $10, $20 – every amount helps. If you can't afford to donate funds perhaps you can share the link so that others can help support Maryann in her recovery. Any little bit helps. If you know Maryann and Phillip, then you know that when this storm passes, they will pay it forward, in so many ways.
Many thanks and God bless.
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