Mike, Shannon's husband, has set up this Fund to help raise money for Shannon and her family during this time for her Medical Treatment. Diagnosed over three years ago with Stage IV breast cancer, I am blessed to have come through a double mastectomy and the spread of cancer to my ovaries, brain and adrenal glands, not to mention countless sessions of chemo. I think part of the successes have come
from my belief that attitude is almost everything. In fact, my adopted mantra as I’ve wrestled with this disease is “we can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond to it.” I’ve been told that this has been an inspiration to others as they’ve walked alongside me in this journey. That attitude will once again be tested now that my back has been invaded. I’m told now that the severity of this latest metastasis requires a more aggressive approach as we continue this fight. My oncologists have prescribed a new more radical path of treatment. This calls for a combination of traditional and more intensive integrated treatment. Medical experience with this treatment is positive; unfortunately, it is not covered by insurance. Since we are unable to cover the costs of treatment on our own, we are boldly—and with faith—asking for help from family and friends and others at this important crossroad in our lives. If you are reading this, chances are that our lives have intersected at some point, hopefully in a good way! Without shame or expectation, I simply wanted you to know where I am today in this battle. . .and to give you the opportunity to join in as I fight to continue to live and to make a difference in my ability to be a source of encouragement and hope through “A Spoonful of Sugar” and the cancer victims it brings to me. If it is on your heart to make a contribution to help me obtain this treatment protocol, I would truly appreciate your generous—and most welcomed—support. Blessings to all,
Shannon, Mike, Anika and Keely
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