Run For Sarah

Hey friends,

 

As you may know, our sister Sarah (35) was diagnosed with breast cancer a little over two months ago, which has moved to her bones and is now Stage 4. In light of these recent test results, chemotherapy is no longer an option. Treatments are now aimed at helping Sarah live as long as possible with the highest quality of life that she can have. 

 

Sarah and her husband Stephen are doing the utmost to work through this while still being present for their awesome kids Cohen (9), Alden (7) and Brookes (4).

 

As a tangible way to express our support for Sarah, people across the country will be running on April 30th, 2022. Her siblings will be joining in from around the world: Isaac will be running in New York City, Mary will be running in Colorado Springs, Sophie and Wes will be running in Australia and Anna will be running from wherever in the country she is on that day. There are many others already running in Colorado, in Sunset Beach, NC and virtually across the country! People will be running/walking half marathons, 10k’s and 5k’s. If you would like to run with us, send us an email and we can send on more information. To keep an eye on social media check #run4sarah

 

If you’d like to receive updates, but don’t necessarily want to run, go to https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/sarahlarsen2021 where you can sign up for updates as we receive them. And if you’re local and would like to contribute to family meals for Sarah, go to https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/lq12d4/donate

If Venmo is a better option for you, or if you'd like to give specifically to something (like a babysitter, or a date night, or groceries, a candle or flowers for the house etc.)  to Sarah and Stephen, their Venmo is @Sarah-Larsen-7 

 

We have been overwhelmed by the response of so many from around the world! As Sarah's treatment plan is finalized, you might see a change in our Goal regarding money raised. Please know that this money will only be used to address Sarah's medical costs, some of which include: previous tests that were taken during the diagnosis period, insurance deductibles, alternative treatment (which will be specifically outlined here, when/if chosen), the cost of Sarah and Stephen missing work and a medical fund which can help Sarah and Stephen pay their insurance deductible for the years to come. It is a tangible way to help and deeply appreciated!

 

Specific medical needs that this money has gone towards and/or will continue to help with include:

- MRI on Sarah's spine and radiation on two vertebrae (if these cancers aren't targeted and eat through the bone, it can be debilitating)

- Various biopsies to identify the progression of the cancer

- Trips and overnight stays when Sarah receives treatment at Anschutz Medical Center

- Cancer suppressing medication

- Hormone therapy to completely stop the production of estrogen, aimed at inhibiting the reproduction of cancer cells

- Acupuncture to help Sarah's joints

 

We are so grateful for all your love and support!

 

With love,

The Tullis Siblings