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Cancer, the long fight!!

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Fear does not stop death. Fear stops life. Life is meant to be enjoyed in all its glory. Sometimes you will have regrets and other times there will be none. Many people say this but, few put it into action. What would you do if you were given a terminal diagnosis with less than a five year life expectancy? Would you continue to pursue the normal? Or would you gear up for the fight of your life and dive head first into relentless amounts chemo therapy, surgeries, and radiation. Do you chose to take on the battle and live your life to the fullest. I was diagnosed at 32 with stage four metastatic colon cancer with mets to the liver. I chose to dive in head first and start fighting for my future. I knew this fight was going to be long and arduous. But it is a fight I felt I could win. After months of chemo and surgeries I was overjoyed when it seemed to be a success. However the remission was short lived. One week before my wedding we learned the cancer had returned. This time with even more mets to the liver lungs stomach and bone. I was heartbroken but leapt right back in to the grueling schedule of chemo surgeries and radiation once again. As my eighth year in this fight approaches an uneasy feeling amongst my family began to arise. I decided to take on an extremely radical and high risk surgery in which half of my liver, parts of lungs, small portions of three ribs and diaphragm where removed. This surgery was successful and we are hopeful the recovery will be as well. My husband and I worked throughout this entire process. Despite two incomes the long recovery and exorbitant cost of heath care. We have depleted all our savings and are struggling to make ends meet. My goal with this fundraiser is to bridge the gap so that I may continue fighting. I appreciate you taking the time to read this small glimpse of the battle which I have undertook. If you are able to help, any donation would be appreciated. No donation is too small. Please share this story with others in hopes that we may continue to fight this brutal battle against cancer. We are grateful for your prayers and your support.
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  • Gina Alwine
    • $30 
    • 1 yr
  • Brittney Fanugao
    • $40 
    • 1 yr
  • Lucienne Taylor
    • $500 
    • 1 yr
  • Kaylin Varnadore
    • $35 
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $300 
    • 1 yr
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Temple McCollum
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Spartanburg, SC

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