Support for Stephanie Gainey

Hi, my name is Jenna. I am creating this GoFundMe for Steph who has been one of my best friends since 4th grade. For those of you that don't know, Steph was diagnosed with GE Junction Adenocarcinoma Esophageal Cancer, Stage 3 in May. It has not spread to any other organs, but it has spread to 4 lymph nodes that are next to the tumor. Steph has already undergone radiation and chemotherapy over the past few months.

Steph's Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy surgery is scheduled in mid October. This will be a very invasive surgery. She will be in the hospital for atleast a week and when returning home will be on a feeding tube. During this time it will be very tough for Steph and and her husband Dan. Dan will have to be a full time caregiver to Steph. Meaning he will not be able to carry a full time job outside the home for a couple months due to the length of her recovery.

During the pandemic their business has suffered and they are still trying to survive while dealing with the stress of having health insurance and keeping up with Steph's multiple appointments.

Whether you have known them your whole life or even for a short time. We all know that Steph and Dan both would give someone the shirts off their backs. And now it is our time to help them as much as we can!

They are dealing with so much already the last thing they should have to worry about is having a financial burden.

Your thoughts, prayers and donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

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