Kelli (Finamore) Vanderburgh and family

My cousin Kelli has been diagnosed with Serous Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. Stage 4 indicates that cancer has spread from its original site. For Kelli, this means the cancer is in a lymph node in her neck. The doctors are optimistic that with a rigorous course of chemo followed by surgery, her chances of survival are good.

In the meantime, Kelli has had to close her home childcare business with this life-changing diagnosis. She needs to be able to take time and focus on her treatment and then recovery. With caring for her husband, 3 boys and all of her childcare children she certainly is a stranger to putting herself first. As far back as I can remember she's always put others' needs before her own. Kelli is just the nicest, sweetest person. She's all in, in every relationship she has.

We, together, can support her and her family as they navigate this new world. Whether that is a monetary donation, frozen meals, a late-night chat, simple text or even just sharing this fundraiser to your social media-you never know who will donate. She needs us. They need us.

If you can donate, please do. The donations will be used for prescription medications as they have no benefits. The donations will be used for monthly expenses as Kelli is self-employed so qualifying for outside help has been a struggle and she has hit many dead ends, let's ease those worries for her. If you'd like to donate directly or help in others ways please reach out and I can help you do that!

Thank you for whatever you can help with. Let's show Kelli that it's okay to focus on yourself when you need to. Let's show her the power of family and community! Maybe even a few extra prayers to help her keep her strength and beat this! #fuckcancer

With thanks and love,

Shannon Finamore