Maggie’s Healing Circle

04/24/2026

Hello family and friends! An update on Maggie.

She has just finished her fourth round of chemotherapy, and we finally have some encouraging news to share. Her malignant tumor has responded to treatment and has shrunk—something we’ve all been hoping and praying for. While this is a huge step forward, her journey is far from over.

Maggie is now preparing for the next critical phase: surgery, which is expected to take place in late June or early July. As you can imagine, the physical, emotional, and financial toll of this fight has been overwhelming. Between ongoing treatments, upcoming surgery, recovery time, and everyday expenses, the burden continues to grow.
Maggie has shown incredible strength and resilience through every round of chemo, and she continues to face this challenge with courage. Now, we have an opportunity to stand beside her and help ease some of the stress she’s carrying.

If you’re able, please consider donating to support Maggie as she heads into surgery and recovery. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. And if you’re not in a position to give, sharing this page and keeping Maggie in your thoughts means just as much.

Thank you for being part of Maggie’s support system during this difficult time. 💛

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04/21/2026

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Maggie has been nominated in the Super Mom contest, and you can support her with a free daily vote! 🙌
Winning would mean so much for her and her family right now.

It only takes a second — please click the link and cast your vote:

I Am A Single Mom Of Six Beautiful Children That Just Got Diagnosed With Stage 3 Aggressive Breast Cancer

03/22/2026

💛 Update: Thank you for standing with Maggie

We want to start by saying thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has donated, shared Maggie’s fundraiser, prayed for her, and supported her family in so many ways. Your kindness and generosity have meant more than words can express.

Maggie has now completed two chemotherapy sessions. The treatments have been very hard on her body, and she has been feeling sick most days. After the second treatment, the side effects have been even stronger, including constant nausea, fatigue, and body aches. A few weeks after the first chemotherapy session, Maggie also lost all of her hair, which was another emotional milestone in this journey.

Despite how difficult the treatments are, Maggie continues to push forward with incredible strength.

Another challenge Maggie is now facing is work. She has already used all of her vacation days and sick leave, and because her medical appointments are every few days, any additional time she needs to take off is now unpaid leave. This adds even more financial pressure during an already overwhelming time.

If you would like to help but cannot donate right now, sharing Maggie’s fundraiser on your social media can make a huge difference! (I included the link at the end of the post) The more people who see her story, the more support she can receive.

To help spread the word locally, I (Katya Tolkach) have printed flyers for Maggie’s fundraiser. If you own a business or know a place where a flyer could be displayed, please reach out to me. Every little bit of awareness helps.

Our community has already shown incredible love. A few weeks ago, our friend Ena (with Yoga Keys) hosted a beautiful fundraising yoga and sound healing class for Maggie. It was a very special event, and Ina is planning another class in this coming Saturday (march 28) to continue supporting Maggie’s healing journey. The event will be held in Oceanfront park , behind the City Hall, at 9 am.

At that event, Maggie’s friend Ashley Steeby Russel, an amazing photographer, will also be raffling a professional mini photo session (value $375) , with proceeds going toward Maggie’s treatment.

This journey is long, but the love surrounding Maggie continues to remind us that she is not walking it alone.

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03/16/2026

Many people have been asking how they can help Maggie right now. 💛
Her amazing friend Alicia Anderson Hrytzay set up a Meal Train so the community can support Maggie and her kids during chemotherapy.

If you’d like to drop off a meal, you can sign up here:

https://mealtrain.com/2ry1g7

Thank you all for showing up with so much love.💕

This meal train is setup for Maggie and family to help them with dinner as Maggie is battling stage 3 breast cancer. She has treatments every 21 days and the days/weeks in between treatments are very tough for her. https://www.facebook.com/share/1ULN5opwov/?mibextid=wwXIfr

02/21/2026

🙏🏽Deep gratitude our dear friend Ena, for holding a community, donation-based yoga class tomorrow in Maggie’s honor 🤍 All proceeds will go directly toward Maggie’s treatment. 🧘‍♂️

This is what community looks like — thank you for showing up with so much love and intention. The class is tomorrow (Saturday) at 9 am at the tiki behind Marathon City Hall.

Thank you Ena for turning yoga into love in action 🤍

02/17/2026

💛 A gentle note from Maggie’s Healing Circle

Thank you so much for the overwhelming love, visits, donations, messages, and support — it truly means more to Maggie than words can say.

Maggie wanted to share that her first chemotherapy session was a rough start, but it’s done — and as she says with her signature humor, “only 17 more to go.” 💪

Chemo side effects are very real right now, including migraines, nausea, bone aches, and very low immunity. Because of this, there are days when her body needs extra rest and protection from germs, which is the main reason we’re asking for a small adjustment.

To help Maggie heal and get through treatment safely, we kindly ask that:

• visits be coordinated in advance, and
• in-person visits be adult-only for now

Please know this comes from a place of care, not distance. Your texts, notes, prayers, donations, meals, and check-ins mean so much — even on days Maggie isn’t up for company.

Thank you for continuing to show up with so much love, understanding, and kindness. 💛

If you’d like to coordinate a visit, please send a private message to this page.

02/16/2026

On Friday, Maggie had her very first chemo treatment up in Miami. 💗

We ran into a few issues with her port at the start, but once that was sorted out, the chemo itself went smoothly. It was a very long day — 9 hours at the hospital, plus the 2+ hour drive each way from Marathon. Thankfully, her future treatments will be shorter and done closer to home in Marathon.
She left treatment with a device that automatically administers medicine 27 hours later. This medication helps stimulate her bone marrow to produce more white blood cells, which is so important to keep her healthy during chemo. Unfortunately, when the timer dispenses the medicine, the injection is extremely painful. While it’s essential, it leaves her very tired and dealing with significant bone pain.

The past few days have been up and down — headaches, nausea, fatigue, and bone pain — but she’s still finding moments to get outside for some fresh air, sit on the patio, or take a short walk when she gets a little burst of energy. We’re taking it one hour and one day at a time.

We are so incredibly grateful for everyone who has stepped in to help these past few days — taking the kids, feeding them, bringing meals, sending texts to check in, and making sure we’re not walking this road alone. The balloons and flowers so many of you sent made her Valentine’s Day extra special and truly lifted her spirits. 💐🎈Also huge thanks to everyone that has donated to her gofundme. It has been such a blessing to relieve some of the financial burden.

Thank you for the love, prayers, and support. It means more than we can ever say. 💕

02/13/2026

Port placed today! Ready for her first chemotherapy tomorrow!

02/13/2026

This past Saturday in Key West — Maggie’s last outing with friends before chemotherapy begins. Rocking her new haircut and soaking up all the love. 💛

02/13/2026

💛 Update from Maggie’s Healing Circle 💛

We wanted to share an important and hopeful update as Maggie prepares to begin treatment.

Maggie’s diagnosis has now been confirmed as Stage 3 breast cancer. We are incredibly grateful to share that her PET scan and MRI came back clear this week, confirming there is no evidence of Stage 4 disease. This news brings relief and clarity as she moves forward with care.

Maggie has completed her chemotherapy education class, had her port placed, and will begin chemotherapy this week. She is stepping into treatment informed, prepared, and surrounded by love.

Maggie is incredibly fortunate to be supported by those closest to her during this time. Her mom has traveled from Michigan to help care for the children, and her dear friend Amanda Long has come from California to be by her side as treatment begins. Their presence, love, and support mean more than words can express.

Before treatment begins, Maggie shared a meaningful “last hoorah” moment with friends and chose to cut her hair — on her own terms, with strength, laughter, and intention. A heartfelt thank you to her hairdresser Jen Roehl for being part of that moment, and to Jen and her husband Chris for generously letting us use their trailer so Maggie’s mom has a place to stay while she’s here supporting the kids. That kindness has made a tremendous difference for the entire family.

Thank you to everyone who continues to send messages, prayers, and encouragement. Maggie feels the support, and it truly matters as she focuses on healing and staying strong for her children. 💛

02/12/2026

🌿 Welcome to Maggie’s Healing Circle 🌿

This page was created to share Maggie’s journey, updates, gratitude, and the many ways our community can walk alongside her during this season.

Maggie is a devoted mom of six, a loyal friend, and a deeply kind person who has always shown up for others — often quietly and without asking for anything in return. She works for the County Property Appraiser’s Office and has spent years supporting friends, neighbors, coworkers, and her community in countless unseen ways.

Recently, Maggie was diagnosed with aggressive Stage 3 HER2-positive breast cancer. She is preparing to begin chemotherapy, followed by surgery and continued treatment, with her medical team closely monitoring her progress. While the road ahead is challenging, Maggie is facing it with courage, grace, and determination — the same strength she brings to everything she does.

This page exists as a place of connection and care:
• to share updates as Maggie moves through treatment
• to express gratitude for the love surrounding her
• to offer encouragement, prayers, and positive energy
• and to provide ways for those who wish to help

If you’re looking for ways to support Maggie practically, the GoFundMe link is available on this page and helps cover medical expenses, treatment costs, and essential support during this time.

Most of all, this space is about community — holding Maggie and her children in love, hope, and strength as she focuses on healing.

Thank you for being here.
Your kindness, messages, and presence mean more than words can express. 💛