Help Noelle Fight Cancer
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Resilient, independent, selfless, determined…
These are just a few words that come to mind when I think of my best friend, Noelle (Doodle, as many of us know her) DiBiase, and I’m sure if you know her, you would agree. From soccer, to basketball, softball and Chamber Singers, theater, fundraisers, being a dog mama, and most importantly- daughter, sister, friend, girlfriend, and the best best-friend anyone could ask for, Noelle has impacted the community with her ability to bring a smile to anyone’s face, no matter what she is doing.
After a few months of weakened mobility, Noelle went for an x-ray, expecting a tendon or ligament issue. To our shock, they found a large tumor. Noelle has been diagnosed with Parosteal Osteosarcoma- a rare form of bone cancer presented by a large lobulated tumor on the back of her femur. Due to the tumor wrapping around her bone, she'll need 6 inches of her femur removed as well as a total knee replacement. Noelle has never asked anyone for anything. I am hoping that making this fundraiser will alleviate some of the financial stress for Noelle, for this is the last thing we could have ever expected. I am hopeful that enormous medical debt will be the least of her worries on this long journey to recovery.
After meeting with her doctor, Noelle thankfully will not need chemotherapy or other cancer intervention after this surgery. She is estimated to be out of work for 3-6 months while she recovers. The estimated cost for this surgery and the other tests she received will be about $30,000 after insurance. Noelle will also need help covering day to day expenses (rent, groceries, bills) while in recovery since she will not be able to work for at least 3 months.
Although this is a fundraiser, if you are unable to give a monetary amount, sharing this fundraiser, sending good vibes and prayers are greatly appreciated.❤️
Thank you so much for helping my best friend, she means the world to us and I couldn’t imagine the world without her.
These are just a few words that come to mind when I think of my best friend, Noelle (Doodle, as many of us know her) DiBiase, and I’m sure if you know her, you would agree. From soccer, to basketball, softball and Chamber Singers, theater, fundraisers, being a dog mama, and most importantly- daughter, sister, friend, girlfriend, and the best best-friend anyone could ask for, Noelle has impacted the community with her ability to bring a smile to anyone’s face, no matter what she is doing.
After a few months of weakened mobility, Noelle went for an x-ray, expecting a tendon or ligament issue. To our shock, they found a large tumor. Noelle has been diagnosed with Parosteal Osteosarcoma- a rare form of bone cancer presented by a large lobulated tumor on the back of her femur. Due to the tumor wrapping around her bone, she'll need 6 inches of her femur removed as well as a total knee replacement. Noelle has never asked anyone for anything. I am hoping that making this fundraiser will alleviate some of the financial stress for Noelle, for this is the last thing we could have ever expected. I am hopeful that enormous medical debt will be the least of her worries on this long journey to recovery.
After meeting with her doctor, Noelle thankfully will not need chemotherapy or other cancer intervention after this surgery. She is estimated to be out of work for 3-6 months while she recovers. The estimated cost for this surgery and the other tests she received will be about $30,000 after insurance. Noelle will also need help covering day to day expenses (rent, groceries, bills) while in recovery since she will not be able to work for at least 3 months.
Although this is a fundraiser, if you are unable to give a monetary amount, sharing this fundraiser, sending good vibes and prayers are greatly appreciated.❤️
Thank you so much for helping my best friend, she means the world to us and I couldn’t imagine the world without her.
Organizer and beneficiary
Katie Bertin
Organizer
Gorham, ME
Noelle DiBiase
Beneficiary