Support Rene's Fight Against Rare Cancer

Rene Backer

Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mom of two, and Friend of many.

After battling and defeating breast cancer in 2007, and again in 2014, Rene was diagnosed with an extremely rare type of kidney cancer, that represents less than 2% of all kidney cancer diagnoses, in the summer of 2022. The cancer has now spread to her liver, lungs, bones, spinal cord, and brain, all within the first nine months since diagnosis. Because it is so rare, there are currently no FDA-approved medications to treat this type of cancer, including chemotherapy. It is the most aggressive form of kidney cancer and spreads very rapidly. After trying out all of the very few treatment options available to her with little success, Rene's only hope is to receive an immunotherapy treatment that is $245,000 a year. The claim was denied and her insurance will not cover any costs associated with this treatment.

Rene is the strongest, kindest, most fearless person we know and is determined to live as long as she can to watch her children grow up and start their own families. Please consider giving anything that you can/sharing her story with others to help make those dreams come true. Anything is appreciated and we are so thankful for your help!

-The Backer Family