Hope For The Cure!
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Hope is a sign off of 1-290. It’s easy to see in the dead of winter when branches are bare. And, it was on Valentine’s Day of 2018 on their very first ride to Northwestern Memorial Hospital when Eric and Tiffani saw Hope outside of their car window for the first time.
Hours before, when Eric was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, something like hope wasn’t on anyone’s lips. Usually, it takes time to find such a word. It takes time to form any likeness of it. But sometimes, Hope appears in the most unlikely place; sometimes, you simply missed the Hope that had been there on so many journeys before.
It found Eric and Tiffani quickly. On that long road to Northwestern, it was always there, just waiting to finally be seen. It first came as a sign, and then it came in faith, and then it came pouring in from the love of family, friends, old friends, neighbors, colleagues, and the staff who comforted Eric and Tiffani those first weeks in the hospital.
Eric and Tiffani, time after time, say it is impossible for them to convey even their gratitude for the overflowing support they’ve been given over the past year. People’s prayers, gifts, cards, food, emotional support, visits, and even physical labor, all have given Eric and Tiffani the time and ability to fight this cancer together. While this journey has been arduous, they know how blessed they are to have the support system they do.
In October, as many of you are aware, Eric’s AML relapsed. This news came at a time when Eric also finally exhausted his sick leave at work, leaving the two without an income. The day after Christmas, Eric began a clinical trial at Northwestern University to hopefully again achieve remission. The timing, unfortunately, means that even if successful, he will be unable to return to work for the spring semester at the College of DuPage.
The anniversary of Eric’s diagnosis is a mere month away. While progress has been made, Eric and Tiffani still find themselves battling this awful disease. They find themselves in tight times with an uncertain future. But rest assured they have Hope. They have all of you. They feel blessed and have great faith knowing they are in God’s hands.
All of you have already given so much already. Eric and Tiffani would not have had the time or means of fighting this cancer together had it not been for all of your support this past year. With Eric’s relapse and current work status, many of you have reached out asking how we can further support them. While it took some convincing, Eric and Tiffani have agreed for us to share this Go Fund Me site.
Love,
Supporters and Friends of Eric & Tiffani
Hours before, when Eric was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, something like hope wasn’t on anyone’s lips. Usually, it takes time to find such a word. It takes time to form any likeness of it. But sometimes, Hope appears in the most unlikely place; sometimes, you simply missed the Hope that had been there on so many journeys before.
It found Eric and Tiffani quickly. On that long road to Northwestern, it was always there, just waiting to finally be seen. It first came as a sign, and then it came in faith, and then it came pouring in from the love of family, friends, old friends, neighbors, colleagues, and the staff who comforted Eric and Tiffani those first weeks in the hospital.
Eric and Tiffani, time after time, say it is impossible for them to convey even their gratitude for the overflowing support they’ve been given over the past year. People’s prayers, gifts, cards, food, emotional support, visits, and even physical labor, all have given Eric and Tiffani the time and ability to fight this cancer together. While this journey has been arduous, they know how blessed they are to have the support system they do.
In October, as many of you are aware, Eric’s AML relapsed. This news came at a time when Eric also finally exhausted his sick leave at work, leaving the two without an income. The day after Christmas, Eric began a clinical trial at Northwestern University to hopefully again achieve remission. The timing, unfortunately, means that even if successful, he will be unable to return to work for the spring semester at the College of DuPage.
The anniversary of Eric’s diagnosis is a mere month away. While progress has been made, Eric and Tiffani still find themselves battling this awful disease. They find themselves in tight times with an uncertain future. But rest assured they have Hope. They have all of you. They feel blessed and have great faith knowing they are in God’s hands.
All of you have already given so much already. Eric and Tiffani would not have had the time or means of fighting this cancer together had it not been for all of your support this past year. With Eric’s relapse and current work status, many of you have reached out asking how we can further support them. While it took some convincing, Eric and Tiffani have agreed for us to share this Go Fund Me site.
Love,
Supporters and Friends of Eric & Tiffani
Fundraising team (3)
Tiffani 'Fenoglio' Martinson
Organizer
Wheaton, IL
Dan Bird
Team member
Eric Martinson
Team member