Mike's Breast Cancer Fund
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Hello! My name is Mike Hooves. I was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer September 6th 2023. This is a huge and unexpected change in my life, as well as my partner Bryce. This fundraiser will provide relief as I go through cancer treatment, which I am told will take approximately a year (but is subject to change). This fundraiser will stay open for the duration of my treatment to alleviate ongoing financial stresses I encounter during this time.
The first major step of my treatment is a bilateral mastectomy scheduled for October 17th. Healing will take approximately four weeks. From there my oncologist will determine my chemo and hormone treatment plan. I am grateful that many of my breast cancer procedures and medications are covered, however this gofundme covers essentials such as:
- Meals: Being diagnosed with cancer alongside the ongoing demands of life has caused difficulties with planning, shopping, and building meals for myself and my partner. I will use funds to purchase a weekly HelloFresh meal pack to sustain us for dinners and ease the additional burden meal planning is now presenting. Additional funds will be used for food delivery, premade lunches, and meals when I am attending appointments.
- Lost Income: I am still working a part-time job, however my main source of income, freelance illustration, has been completely disrupted. I'm cancelling and turning down projects which will continue to cause an ongoing loss of income for me. Funds offset a portion of this loss to ensure I can pay for my rent and utilities.
- Personal Trainer: After my mastectomy I will be seeing a personal trainer weekly to ensure I regain my strength and mobility in a manner conducive to my healing. I will be continuing this through my chemo treatments as well.
- Transportation: I use my car to get to appointments. This will cover the cost of gas as well as the cost of parking at the hospital.
- Other: As I enter chemo I will be getting eyebrow microblading to counter the inevitable loss of my actual eyebrows.
Thank you for taking the time to read this page, and I hope you consider donating - any amount is appreciated! For updates on my cancer journey please follow my cancer blog.
Thanks again! - Mike
Organizer
Mike Hooves
Organizer
Calgary, AB