OT: Help Donate Breast Cancer

[Hey Adrien!]

This year, Breast Cancer Awareness Month hit home with my wife's diagnosis with invasive ductal carcinoma back in August. Both of us are teachers, and the news was shared with us during our lunch break on the first day of school, so as you can all imagine, it has been a trying school year even though the long-term prognosis is promising.

Surgery is set for early November and after tests, imaging and appointments have racked up, so have the medical bills. We're grateful for our jobs, health insurance, home, family and friends, and the medical team has been amazing -- but of course the financial strain on us is daunting. If you are willing to contribute, even if it's a small amount, it would be greatly appreciated.

Link: Donate to Help Joe's Family with Medical Expenses, organized by Joseph Budzelek

With gratitude,

~ Joe

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Hi! In spirit of today’s charity exhibition, consider contributing!

 

[Dogfish]

Praying for your wife.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Praying for your wife.

Thanks! It'll be a trying next few months, but she should be back to 100% by May.

 

[fatlucy]

Ive been there. I’m sorry you’re going through it. It’s really hard and terrifying. Give our love to your family.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Ive been there. I’m sorry you’re going through it. It’s really hard and terrifying. Give our love to your family.

Thank you!

Honestly, the support so far has been incredible and so generous. I've kept it a surprise from my wife until this morning, and as you can imagine, she was incredibly touched by all the generosity with deep gratitude.