Anna Shively Breast Cancer Battle

Late last year, Anna Shively (Duncan), while nursing her now 11-month-old son Sam, discovered a lump in her breast that turned out to be a malignant tumor. After undergoing a biopsy and genetic testing, Anna made the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy due to her risk of future cancer recurrence. Anna will need to be off work for up to 6 weeks after her surgery and will have a follow up surgery sometime in the fall. Due to being on maternity leave after giving birth to Sam last year, she does not have enough sick leave to cover all of the recovery time needed. In addition, while she has insurance, she still has some out of pocket medical expenses and deductibles that need to be paid.

For those of you who know Anna and her husband Jesse, you know that they have two young sons, Sam, (11 mos.), and William (4 1/2), and a teenage son Trentin. Those of you in the Flathead area of Northwest Montana know that her and Jesse have been part of the Columbia Falls and Whitefish communities for a very long time.

For those of you who don't know Anna, she is a caring, optimistic soul who always gives others so much of her time and kindness. She is one of my best friends, and there are a lot of other people who say that about her, because it's true. Since I can't wave a wand and make this stupid, ridiculous disease go away, I wanted to do something that can at least relieve some of the financial burden and stress while her and Jesse focus on Anna's healing and caring for their boys.

The fundraising goal will help cover Anna's out of pocket medical expenses and will make up for lost pay while she is out of work. Any amount is appreciated, seriously, $5, $10, $100, whatever makes sense for you and your personal financial situation. 

Thank you for caring about this amazing woman and her family. Send her some good healing vibes and lots of love.