Jackie's fight against Hodgkin's Lymphoma

If you are reading this you most likely know us Arnone girls. There is rarely a person in our lives that doesn't know all three of us. The good, the bad and the loud. We love each other loudly and proudly. Everyone once in a while someone only knows one of us, but as soon as they see the three of us together everything makes sense about who we are. I am the oldest (and wisest), Audrey is the youngest (and loudest) and Jackie is the middle sister and the glue that holds us together. Now that we are adults Jackie has taken over the hosting duties for our family events. Her generous spirit has led her from the glue that keeps the sisters together to becoming the glue that keeps our entire family together. She has welcomed many friends into her home too, adding to our family a huge group of chosen family that many of you have become a part of.

A few months ago, Jackie got her annual physical. Some labs came back abnormal and a thyroid ultrasound was performed. While her thyroid was perfectly healthy, the ultrasound technician noticed abnormally large lymph nodes in her neck. After following up with her hematologist, a lymph node biopsy was done and Jackie was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Her team of doctors is moving very quickly to start treatments. As many of you know, Jackie is a wife, mom, student, and a bedside labor and delivery nurse and as she begins treatment her ability to work full-time may be impacted.

Many of you have already asked how you can help and I know those of you learning of Jackie's diagnosis for the first time will likely also want to help. We are starting this go fund me page to allow our friends and family to contribute monetarily to Jackie and her family. Jackie has a tough fight ahead of her and our contributions here will help her in so many ways.

Jackie is a girl that lights up the room when she walks in. Her laugh is contagious and she has a heart of gold. She is always quick with a joke and can make you laugh even when life is not funny. Jackie is the friend who always answers, the friend who always shows up and the friend you want in your corner. Now is the time that Jackie needs us to show up for her. Please donate whatever you can and join us in Jackie's corner. We love you all.