Help Jeff and Krissy's Throat Cancer Battle
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I am going tell you a story about two people, my sister Krissy, and her husband Jeff.
They met back in 1995, when they were just 16 years old. They fell in love and never looked back, turning their union of 2 into a family of 5. This July marks 26 years they have been together, in love. Over half of their lives have been spent with one another. Every obstacle life threw in their way they over came, and this too they will overcome!
In November of 2020, Jeff notice some swelling in his throat. It was about a week later he noticed it was getting worse and asked Krissy if his throat looked swollen. She told him it did, and after watching it get worse after a couple more days she made him make an appointment with his Dr to get it looked at. Little did they know that appointment would change their lives forever...
After a series of tests, including an MRI, PET scan, and two biopsies, Jeff was diagnosed with an aggressive form of throat cancer. We have been told he is in stage 2. He has started Chemo and Radiation and will be in treatment for the next 3 months for sure, with additional recovery time also.
Anyone who knows Jeff knows he is one of the most caring, kindest people around. He is always there to lend a helping hand in any way that he can. Their kids are perfect examples of the amazing people Jeff and Krissy are because their kids, too, would give you the shirt off their backs if you needed it.
Jeff hasn't been able to work since December 2020. I would like to raise enough money to alleviate the financial stress for my sister and brother-in-law while he is in treatment and recovery. They have enough to worry about and focus on. Jeff is required to pay for his medical benefits while on medical leave for treatment in order to keep his benefits, which only covers a percentage of his medication, leaving the remaining portion to be paid out of pocket. They have to pay for parking at the Cross Cancer Institution and Jeff has treatment daily. This is on top of their regular everyday expenses, including mortgage, power, insurance, etc.
I am the youngest sister of Krissy. She met Jeff when I was 4 years old. I grew up with the man acting not only as a big brother, but a fatherly figure I looked up to as well. I was just 5 years old when they had their first child. Jeff has always been my big strong big brother. Krissy has always been a fighting force I looked up too and wanted to be just like (I think I am pretty close to being as awesome as my biggest sister). She is one of the strongest people I know. I want to be able to help them. Please help me help them! Whether a nickle or a dollar, every penny counts. Thank you in advance for all your kindness.
They met back in 1995, when they were just 16 years old. They fell in love and never looked back, turning their union of 2 into a family of 5. This July marks 26 years they have been together, in love. Over half of their lives have been spent with one another. Every obstacle life threw in their way they over came, and this too they will overcome!
In November of 2020, Jeff notice some swelling in his throat. It was about a week later he noticed it was getting worse and asked Krissy if his throat looked swollen. She told him it did, and after watching it get worse after a couple more days she made him make an appointment with his Dr to get it looked at. Little did they know that appointment would change their lives forever...
After a series of tests, including an MRI, PET scan, and two biopsies, Jeff was diagnosed with an aggressive form of throat cancer. We have been told he is in stage 2. He has started Chemo and Radiation and will be in treatment for the next 3 months for sure, with additional recovery time also.
Anyone who knows Jeff knows he is one of the most caring, kindest people around. He is always there to lend a helping hand in any way that he can. Their kids are perfect examples of the amazing people Jeff and Krissy are because their kids, too, would give you the shirt off their backs if you needed it.
Jeff hasn't been able to work since December 2020. I would like to raise enough money to alleviate the financial stress for my sister and brother-in-law while he is in treatment and recovery. They have enough to worry about and focus on. Jeff is required to pay for his medical benefits while on medical leave for treatment in order to keep his benefits, which only covers a percentage of his medication, leaving the remaining portion to be paid out of pocket. They have to pay for parking at the Cross Cancer Institution and Jeff has treatment daily. This is on top of their regular everyday expenses, including mortgage, power, insurance, etc.
I am the youngest sister of Krissy. She met Jeff when I was 4 years old. I grew up with the man acting not only as a big brother, but a fatherly figure I looked up to as well. I was just 5 years old when they had their first child. Jeff has always been my big strong big brother. Krissy has always been a fighting force I looked up too and wanted to be just like (I think I am pretty close to being as awesome as my biggest sister). She is one of the strongest people I know. I want to be able to help them. Please help me help them! Whether a nickle or a dollar, every penny counts. Thank you in advance for all your kindness.
Co-organizers (2)
Jessica Odegard
Organizer
Edmonton, AB
Krissy Godin
Beneficiary
Tabitha Ashley Odegard
Co-organizer