Help Carley Fight Cancer- Houston, Here She Comes!

Hi. I am Summer Kirkland, Carley Sanders Clark's oldest sister. Many of you know that Carley has been battling cancer for the last couple of years. She has Rhabdomyosarcoma which is a rare cancer that started with a tumor behind her eye. She has undergone intensive chemo and radiation. Most recently, she had surgery to combat the spread. While that helped, this week, she learned that she would need to get aggressive and start radiation and chemo again. The team of doctors she has had at OU Med/Stephenson Cancer Center has been wonderful, but she needs a secondary treatment plan at MD Anderson in Houston. They see more patients with this form of cancer and can offer clinical trials and successful treatment options that are not available at OU Med. Therein lies the ask of friends and family. Traveling to Houston will not be cheap.

Time is critical, and she hopes to schedule the consultation in the next few weeks. I am asking for your support so that the financial burdens of travel for her and Justin are eliminated.

If you know Carley, you know she is not one to ask for help. She is independent, hard-working, and has a lot of grit! She also has a huge heart and would help anyone she could. So it is our turn to help her and her family. While receiving treatment, she has continued to work, attend ballgames, and be the amazing wife and mother she is. Not many of us can keep up with her on our best days.

This has already been a long journey with lots of twists and turns. Carley is a fighter and determined to do what it takes to be there for her family. Her husband, Justin, has been amazing throughout her treatment. Our family is so thankful that he is by her side through thick and thin. Denver(10) and Camreigh(5) are the sweetest, most understanding kiddos I have ever seen. They are always there to snuggle their Momma when she needs it.

Many of you have reached out or helped them in the past. They are very appreciative of everyone! This is a new ballgame, and will be hard (and expensive) to be away from home.

Prayers are like gold, so keep sending those her way! If you can afford any support (financial or airline miles/hotel credits), it would be immensely appreciated. All donations go straight to Carley. Our entire family is grateful to the friends and family in Ardmore, Ringling, Tahlequah, and Tulsa for supporting our girl!

As we know, it takes a village to get through the hard times, so please share.

Thank you for your prayers and support of #CarleysComeback.

With love,

Summer