Kelly Marsh

My daughter Kelly Marsh-Turner had a seizure on Tue Dec 28th, 2021. After calling 911, the EMS who looked her over recommended we go to the Emergency Room. The Dr. felt that an MRI needed to be done when Kelly got there. We received news that floored us; she was found to have a brain tumor.

She was referred to a specialist who told us it was a rare type of tumor, about the size of an egg. He wanted her to immediately see another specialist at the University of Washington Medical Center.

Speaking with this new specialist, we got more details. The tumor is a Grade 1 Glioma, located in her right posterior Temporal Lobe. The recommended course of action is to have immediate surgery to remove it due to several factors, including its size.

The surgery cost alone is estimated to be between $80-$100,000. This cost does not include aftercare, medications, follow-up visits, etc. We don't know what treatment costs and the length of this recovery will be.

Kelly is only 28 years old and just married the love of her life last weekend on 1-15-2022, Max Turner. Kelly is an accomplished violinist and makes her living as a violin teacher, and she is fantastic at what she does.

The surgeon told us that she might not have the ability to play the violin after the surgery. The tumor is in a part of the brain that could affect her ability to recognize, play or even enjoy playing music. We are all praying the surgery goes exceptionally well, and this is not something that Kelly has to deal with afterward.

I am asking for your donations to help a hardworking young woman and newlywed who will need substantial care and financial help during and after the surgery. Our family will do everything we can to help financially and with her care, but the cost of this will run in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Anything you can donate will be greatly appreciated, and be assured; it is greatly needed.

Thank you so much for considering a donation.