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Peggy Cook's Fight -End Stage Liver Disease

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On October 14th, 2019 our mom, Peggy Cook, was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver disease also known as Cirrhosis.  Anyone who has had a loved one suffering from alcoholism or has suffered from it themselves knows what a terrible disease this is.  Our mother has been very motivated to fight towards better health but her only cure of this disease is to receive a liver transplant.  
Since October, Peggy, has been unable to return to work and has been in and out of the hospital and transitional care facilities.  One of the current struggles has been to keep up with her medical bills and to continue to pay her insurance premiums.  She must go in 2-3 times a week for a procedure called, paracentesis, which removes the accumulation of fluid called, ascites, in her abdomen.  We are not always able to get this done through a clinic covered under her insurance.   
Any funds would be an amazing help right now.  Our mom's insurance premium is due again on Feb. 14th and has many medical bills due by the end of them month.   Any funds given to us would be used for these 2 specific things.
The only other thing I would like to encourage is for any friends or family members to come and visit Peggy.  This really seems to keep her spirits up.  And not to mention her husband enjoys the well-needed break from being care taker. 
Our mother means the world to us and we appreciate you all taking the time to listen to her story.  She has not had an easy life and I think many people who struggle with alcoholism have had a tough past but our wish is to help her through this as best we can and we appreciate anyone who can help.
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Donations 

  • Rob Scott-Hovland
    • $50
    • 5 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 5 yrs
  • JoAnn Schultz
    • $50
    • 5 yrs
  • Lori Soukup
    • $50
    • 5 yrs
  • Laurie Swenson
    • $50
    • 5 yrs
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Tonya Slaikeu
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Cottage Grove, MN

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