Debbie Smiley Breast Cancer Fund
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Please see updates, my mom's surgery is scheduled for March 22.
Most of you know my mom Debbie Smiley who was dianosed with Breast Cancer in 2016. She raised us three boys by example to love and give back and will always be known to me as my hero. She has been in the Human Services Field for 16 years. I have never known her not to work and make a way for us to have the things we needed. We are all devasted to see her going through this cancer journey.
We have raised 4,000.00 through GoFundMe - our first fundraiser and personal donations. I am asking that you please help us reach our goal of 10, 000. Her recent medical bills (after insurance paying their part) is 42,000.00. She had to quit her job due to weakness from her chemo treatments in Feb. and does not draw a weekly check due to having no FML. We were so proud of her for working through five chemo treatments, we know it took her fighting. She needs help with her daily living expense until she can get back to work in the fall.
If everyone who reads this post would give 25.00 we could reach our goal and lift the financial burden from my mom. Thank you in advance for what you do, we desire your continued prayer and support.
*Please read my mothers Cancer Story posted along with this event on my page. Please help us share this event to all your firends.
*You can also give a donation through "GO FUND ME" or through messager pay on FB. You can also message me for address if needed.
*My Mom's Cancer Story
Life was normal as could be until Oct. 14, 2016. After going for my regular annual mammogram they found a suspicious area, after an ultrasound they could not determine it was cancer. Oh how I wish they had sent me for a biopsy that day. He recommended I come back in six months. When I went back it was too late, the cancer had formed two tumors and went into my lymph nodes under my right arm. That was the day my life changed forever. I felt like I was in a whirlwind attending doctor appointments. I was diagnosed with Invasive Carcinoma stage 2 and on Nov. 1st started my first chemo treatment, my last one will be Feb. 16, 2017. I will have surgery in March (double mastectomy). Because I am HER2 positive and the odds of it coming back in the other breast are doubled. I will then go through radiation and then reconstruction surgery. The last treatment will be one year of Herceptin given at Levine Cancer Center every three weeks. All of this has been difficult for me because after being a pastor’s wife for 10 years then working in Human Services field for 16 years I am accustomed to helping others. I keep telling myself, I don’t have time to be sick or go through any of this. Unfortunately cancer has no respect of persons. It does not care if you have a job, family or plans for your life. My faith in God has been tested like never before. The fear that comes along with cancer is something that grips your very soul. I have had no other choice but to trust in God for peace and continue the fight and accept the treatment plan. I want to live and laugh again!! I believe after all the treatment my report will be a positive one with NO MORE CANCER!!
I grew up in the Shelby, graduated from Crest High School in 1977 and have been touched by the support from former classmates through social media. Also from old friends and former co-workers through social media.
I am so thankful for the 10 years of pastoral work at Christian Worship Center in Ellenboro with my husband Danny Smiley Sr. who passed away in 2005. Through the experience of pastoring it built my foundation of faith that has remained strong over the years and is helping me in this fight.
After leaving pastoral work I have continued to work in the Human Services field in various positions, most of which has been in therapeutic Foster Care. I love helping others and and serving those less fortunate.
I am also thankful for my wonderful family who has been with me from day one and went above and beyond to help anyway possible. My four precious grand babies have really gave me the determination to keep fighting because I want to be here to watch them grow up.
A special thanks to Van for his unfailing love and
committment.
Lastly I am touched by the fundraising ideas my family are planning for me over the next few months. In June 2016 I accepted a job in Asheville at RHA making quite a bit more money. I had no idea four months later I would be diagnosed with cancer. RHA has been wonderful to work with me but they are limited on the amount of days you can be out. Because I have not been with the company one year I have no family medical leave and not enough PTO days to cover the time I need for surgeries and further treatment. Mid January I took a part time position due to the negative effects from chemo and scheduled appointments in Gastonia and Shelby. I will be going out of work for surgery and further treatment. My doctors have told me I should expect to be out of work 6-7 months. This was devastating to me because I have always worked and maintained my own way. I would like to thank everyone in advance that give toward my cause. Cancer has changed me and I now know there is no way I can do this on my own. My greatest desire is that you pray for me that after all of this I will remain cancer free the rest of my life.
In his love and mine, Debbie Smiley
Most of you know my mom Debbie Smiley who was dianosed with Breast Cancer in 2016. She raised us three boys by example to love and give back and will always be known to me as my hero. She has been in the Human Services Field for 16 years. I have never known her not to work and make a way for us to have the things we needed. We are all devasted to see her going through this cancer journey.
We have raised 4,000.00 through GoFundMe - our first fundraiser and personal donations. I am asking that you please help us reach our goal of 10, 000. Her recent medical bills (after insurance paying their part) is 42,000.00. She had to quit her job due to weakness from her chemo treatments in Feb. and does not draw a weekly check due to having no FML. We were so proud of her for working through five chemo treatments, we know it took her fighting. She needs help with her daily living expense until she can get back to work in the fall.
If everyone who reads this post would give 25.00 we could reach our goal and lift the financial burden from my mom. Thank you in advance for what you do, we desire your continued prayer and support.
*Please read my mothers Cancer Story posted along with this event on my page. Please help us share this event to all your firends.
*You can also give a donation through "GO FUND ME" or through messager pay on FB. You can also message me for address if needed.
*My Mom's Cancer Story
Life was normal as could be until Oct. 14, 2016. After going for my regular annual mammogram they found a suspicious area, after an ultrasound they could not determine it was cancer. Oh how I wish they had sent me for a biopsy that day. He recommended I come back in six months. When I went back it was too late, the cancer had formed two tumors and went into my lymph nodes under my right arm. That was the day my life changed forever. I felt like I was in a whirlwind attending doctor appointments. I was diagnosed with Invasive Carcinoma stage 2 and on Nov. 1st started my first chemo treatment, my last one will be Feb. 16, 2017. I will have surgery in March (double mastectomy). Because I am HER2 positive and the odds of it coming back in the other breast are doubled. I will then go through radiation and then reconstruction surgery. The last treatment will be one year of Herceptin given at Levine Cancer Center every three weeks. All of this has been difficult for me because after being a pastor’s wife for 10 years then working in Human Services field for 16 years I am accustomed to helping others. I keep telling myself, I don’t have time to be sick or go through any of this. Unfortunately cancer has no respect of persons. It does not care if you have a job, family or plans for your life. My faith in God has been tested like never before. The fear that comes along with cancer is something that grips your very soul. I have had no other choice but to trust in God for peace and continue the fight and accept the treatment plan. I want to live and laugh again!! I believe after all the treatment my report will be a positive one with NO MORE CANCER!!
I grew up in the Shelby, graduated from Crest High School in 1977 and have been touched by the support from former classmates through social media. Also from old friends and former co-workers through social media.
I am so thankful for the 10 years of pastoral work at Christian Worship Center in Ellenboro with my husband Danny Smiley Sr. who passed away in 2005. Through the experience of pastoring it built my foundation of faith that has remained strong over the years and is helping me in this fight.
After leaving pastoral work I have continued to work in the Human Services field in various positions, most of which has been in therapeutic Foster Care. I love helping others and and serving those less fortunate.
I am also thankful for my wonderful family who has been with me from day one and went above and beyond to help anyway possible. My four precious grand babies have really gave me the determination to keep fighting because I want to be here to watch them grow up.
A special thanks to Van for his unfailing love and
committment.
Lastly I am touched by the fundraising ideas my family are planning for me over the next few months. In June 2016 I accepted a job in Asheville at RHA making quite a bit more money. I had no idea four months later I would be diagnosed with cancer. RHA has been wonderful to work with me but they are limited on the amount of days you can be out. Because I have not been with the company one year I have no family medical leave and not enough PTO days to cover the time I need for surgeries and further treatment. Mid January I took a part time position due to the negative effects from chemo and scheduled appointments in Gastonia and Shelby. I will be going out of work for surgery and further treatment. My doctors have told me I should expect to be out of work 6-7 months. This was devastating to me because I have always worked and maintained my own way. I would like to thank everyone in advance that give toward my cause. Cancer has changed me and I now know there is no way I can do this on my own. My greatest desire is that you pray for me that after all of this I will remain cancer free the rest of my life.
In his love and mine, Debbie Smiley
Organizer
Aaron Corson
Organizer
Bessemer City, NC