Kim Hearst Fundraiser

Kim Hearst is the Assistant to the Dean of the College of Health and Education at Wilkes University. She is an amazing colleague, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. On March 23rd, Kim went to the ER due to severe abdominal pain. Upon receiving a CT scan, ultrasound, and X-rays the doctor informed her that she had a bowel obstruction caused by a large mass in her stomach. After being admitted and given many more tests, exams, blood work and biopsies she was discharged on March 31st with the devastating diagnosis of stage 4 cervical cancer that metastasized into her stomach. Since being discharged it has been a terrifying mental, emotional and physical battle for Kim and everybody watching her go through this.

Every single day is a challenge and we all want Kim to be as comfortable as possible. We all know that this is not the Kimmie we have come to know and love! To see her lying down for 21+ hours a day, unable to stand on her own, taking multiple medications, and suffering from chronic pain leaving her unable to talk on the phone at times. This is different from the Kim who would spend her days laughing, would eat 8 times a day, and would be the loudest person in the room.

With the tremendous amount of care and dozens of appointments Kim has been receiving tons of support from her family and close friends. Kim’s daughter (and her rock), Izabell age 22, has been commuting back-and-forth from Philadelphia as much as possible missing work in order to accompany her mother’s doctors visits. Her siblings have been keeping up with her 24-hour supervision that is needed to keep her safe and comfortable. Any donations received would be greatly appreciated and will be going towards medical expenses including traveling to appointments locally and in Danville, medications, things to accommodate her new way of living, and the unexpected. We hope that you are able to send prayers and well wishes during the most difficult part of her life. Kim, her family, and close friends are willing to fight every day for her to get better.

Please note that this is not an official Wilkes University Fundraiser. Donations can remain anonymous if desired.