2024 Beneficiaries

Submitted by her daughter, Haley Woodard

2 months ago my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. At first she thought she had a rash on her nipple, which long story short ended up being lobular cancer. During her breast MRI a lung mass was also found and she was also diagnosed with another primary cancer: Lung cancer. She has no history of smoking or previous cancers and no family history of cancer. With the breast cancer she was just facing a lumpectomy and radiation. However, now with the lung cancer she is facing chemo, a lung resection of most of her right lung, a lumpectomy and radiation. She is the best person I know, the best mom, sister, daughter, and the best first grade teacher. She was planning on retiring at the end of next year and now between the two primary cancer diagnoses (Lung and Breast, unrelated), she likely will be no longer able to retire. She is also struggling even more right now as she got diagnosed the month before my wedding, which has been taking an emotional toll on her for sure.