We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival.
~Winston Churchill
I have learned WAY too many times recently of someone battling cancer. Besides a friend near & dear to me, whom I am HAPPY to say is a SURVIVOR, there is a local 12 year old girl that is battling stage 4 ovarian cancer and now a fellow photographer. I originally heard about her yesterday through another photographer friend, Melissa of Contemporary Captures. Then today there have been MANY posts about ways to help. Jen Burgess Thompson is a photographer in Oregon. More importantly, she is a 37-year old mom of 2 boys. She has advanced ovarian cancer and has bravely endured major surgery and months of brutal chemotherapy. Her doctors have given Jen 12-18 months, but there’s hope: They want her to enter a clinical trial at the Mayo Clinic. The estimated price tag is $63,000.
photo credit: Benjamin Edwards Photography
You can read more about Jen’s journey here and watch this touching video about her.
With my 37th birthday approaching, and having 2 boys, I cannot help but think ‘what if I was in her shoes’. I CANNOT fathom the idea of my boys growing up without me. I want Jen’s boys, Cooper and Cohen to grow up with their Mom.
Jen is in the fight of her life and I think we should fight for her. Every little bit counts and can help make a difference… whether it be $1, $5, $10 or more, it can help save Jen’s life.
***I will match your donation in credit to Kristine Freed Photography. Just forward me your receipt and your donation amount can go towards your next session!
Photo Dough, a professional photography daily deal site, skipped their deal today to raise money for Jen. For 4 more days, you can make a donation through Photo Dough.
Or donations can be made directly to Jen HERE.
Thank you for your selflessness in helping this fellow mom.
Keep an eye out on info on how to help the local little 12yo girl- I’m thinking of a way I can help her too. WAY too young to have to be dealing with anything like this!!!
