Kim DiLeonardo McCandless
Donation protected
My name is Lisette, and chances are, if you know me, you know my friend Kim. I met Kim DiLeonardo (McCandless) when we were 14. She was my first Massapequa friend, and we’ve been the best of friends ever since. What drew me to Kim was her nurturing spirit. She was “motherly” (and a little bit bossy), definitely the kind of friend I needed in my life. She’s been there for me and so many others, in so many ways. A true giver—generous to a fault, always putting others first. Anyone who knows Kim knows her struggles, past and present, among them the loss of her husband, the father of her four beautiful, kind, hard-working daughters.
This week, Kim was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, which has spread to her lymph nodes. She is about to begin aggressive chemotherapy and antibody treatment, much of which will be paid for out-of-pocket, and she can use some support. As a single parent and sole earner, Kim will be unable to work during (and likely after) her treatments. She is lucky enough to have a big support system of people who love her. Those who love her will do whatever we can to help, but I am reaching out on behalf of her family for some additional help, as this will be a long, difficult road. Please do what you can and say a little prayer for my dear friend. Thank you!
Organizer and beneficiary
Lisette Duras
Organizer
Massapequa, NY
Francine DiLeonardo
Beneficiary