Laurie's Battle Against Breast Cancer

Hello, my name is Sandy and I am asking for support for my dear friend and coworker Laurie Prieto. Laurie is an excellent nurse and an amazing leader. She is always looking out for her team while running a fast paced, high volume surgery center. If you are lucky enough to know Laurie you know she is a tough gal who will have your back in any situation. She is the boss that doesn't ever want to be called the boss and the one to show up at your door with a home cooked meal when you are not feeling well. She takes care of her team always. Outside of work Laurie is a wife, mother, step-mother, daughter, sister and a really great friend. She is an avid hiker, and loves the outdoors. After returning from a bucket list trip last month hiking The Lost Coast Trail, Laurie received some devastating news. Laurie was diagnosed with Stage Two Invasive Lobular Carcinoma.

After getting the diagnosis and doing her research she jumped into action securing the best medical team for her treatment. Laurie is confident in her care team and treatment plan. She is scheduled for bilateral radical mastectomy and reconstruction in just a few weeks. Further treatment will be determined once additional biopsies are taken during her upcoming procedure. The next several months will consist of surgery, recovery, more diagnostics and additional treatment plans to consider.

Laurie has taken this news with such grace and determination. She is a fighter and will not let this journey get her down. I am asking for any support, prayers and donations to help ease her mind and allow her to put all her energy in to winning this war. Any monetary contributions will go towards medical expenses related to her surgery, reconstruction, diagnostics, medications and recovery. Please consider helping Laurie's fight and getting her back on the trail.

No one fights alone. Laurie Strong!