Main fundraiser photo

A Light for Lisa: Beating Breast Cancer Together

Donation protected
In the weeks leading up to her 42nd birthday, my sister Lisa assumed that her next year of life would be just as good as the last.

But in September 2023, that assumption was turned upside down by a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer.

And though we're all grateful that the cancer hasn't spread, the tumor's size and aggressive nature means she has to endure a full 24 rounds of chemo.

Followed by major surgery.

Then six months of radiation.

This long and challenging road is enough to deal with as it is.

But as the bills from doctors, tests, specialists, and treatments have started to pile up, the added financial stress is taking its toll.

If you can imagine how stressful it is for Lisa, her husband, her children, and the rest of her family...

Just imagine the relief that would come from being able to focus solely on getting better, rather than worrying about how she's going to pay for it.

That's where you come in.

Your donation:
  • Eases the financial strain: Covers medical costs and lost income so Lisa can focus on recovery.
  • Boosts her spirit: Shows her she's not alone in this fight.
  • Makes a world of difference: Helps Lisa and her family prioritize what matters most: her health.

Together, we can help Lisa rewrite her story.

Donate now, and share Lisa's story with others so that we can show her that she's not alone in this fight.

From our entire family, I thank you for your compassion, generosity, and support.
Donate

Donations 

  • Brian Citino
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Lynn Walker
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Todd Ellinger
    • $150
    • 1 yr
  • Robert Gudorf
    • $50
    • 1 yr
Donate

Organizer and beneficiary

Leslie Pettit
Organizer
Fort Wayne, IN
Lisa Smazenko
Beneficiary

Your easy, powerful, and trusted home for help

  • Easy

    Donate quickly and easily

  • Powerful

    Send help right to the people and causes you care about

  • Trusted

    Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee