Marina versus Hodgkins
Fundraising campaign by
Bill Ramsay
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US$15,895Donated So Far
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Campaign Story
In June my oldest daughter, Marina Pimentel (Ramsay) was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma an aggressive but treatable form of cancer. Without going into detail her prognosis is good. She is young and strong and ready to take this on and kick its butt! But the way forward will still be difficult! She has begun her treatment which will involve six months of chemotherapy as well as other tests and associated medications. Since Marina and her husband Kent are still just starting out in life together their means of meeting the high costs of cancer treatment, even with insurance, is understandably quite limited. The purpose of this funding campaign is to raise funds to help Marina and Kent meet the financial challenges of defeating their foe so that they can concentrate on the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges that they are facing. As much as financial help we ask for your thoughts and prayers for Marina and our family. Those of you who know Marina well, know that Hodgkins has taken on a formidable foe indeed!
Organizer
- Bill Ramsay
- US
Donors
- Q and Maggie Quenneville
- Donated on May 23, 2017
- Laura McConnaughey
- Donated on Feb 25, 2017
- Laurie and Doug Ray
- Donated on Feb 24, 2017
Best wishes for a full recovery!
On Teb!...On!
Update posted by Bill Ramsay at 06:54 pmIt has been about five months since Marina's last chemo treatment. She has had a couple of scans which have been clean! She is recovering nicely and is back at work at Nelson Labs. We are so grateful that Marina can get back to life, love, and make plans for. . . . .
On With Life!
Update posted by Bill Ramsay at 09:00 pmMarina recently had a PET scan after her last chemo treatment in December and the results were clean! As you can imagine, Marina's friends and family are delighted and of course Marina herself is looking forward to getting back to life and work. Last week she had some 'minor' surgery,. . . . .
Last One!
Update posted by Bill Ramsay at 03:21 amMarina has one more gate to pass before starting her recovery from Hodgkin's. No Dad wants to watch one of his Little Ones go through anything like chemotherapy but I can't tell you how amazed I am at how Marina has wielded her sword with courage, strength and even humor.. . . . .
The Tough Part
Update posted by Bill Ramsay at 03:17 amMarina now enters the last couple of months of her chemotherapy treatment to defeat Hodgkin's Lymphoma. They are also the hardest months as the treatment continues to wreak havoc on the cancer she fights as well as the systems that try to protect her. Recovery begins just before Christmas and. . . . .
Half Way!!!
Update posted by Bill Ramsay at 01:06 amMarina has reached the half way point in her chemotherapy treatments for Hodgkin's Lymphoma! She and we have been blessed with so much love and support along the way! It is difficult to express how grateful we all are for all of your thoughts and prayers.While the treatment is still. . . . .
Progress!
Update posted by Bill Ramsay at 07:58 pmOnce again a great Thank You to you all for thinking of Marina! It was, to say the very least, Grand to have Marina (and everyone else!) home in Massachusetts for Lise's Open House! Marina's treatments were timed so that she would have the best chance to be on an. . . . .
Home Again!!
Update posted by Bill Ramsay at 09:27 pmI continue to be humbled by our loving friends and family!! Thank you all for your continued generosity in prayers and earthly treasure!So, in case you hadn't heard Marina's little sister Lise was married last week (August 5th) to Christian. The emotional roller coaster continues! Our deepest wishes for everlasting. . . . .
Glam Marina!
Update posted by Bill Ramsay at 03:53 pmJust had to share Marina's latest event in her battle. If there's a bright side to this Marina will find it. We all get to see Marina's beautiful noggin!
Marina Deals with Change!
Update posted by Bill Ramsay at 08:35 pmThanks to all of you for your support for Marina and our family! Marina has been through (endured) two treatments for Hodgkin's. The road is challenging. It's tough for Marina, too! Marina has decided to take on a new look commensurate with her treatment. Of course Marina likes to do
Thank you!!
Update posted by Bill Ramsay at 12:57 amWe are incredibly grateful for and humbled by the generosity and love from our friends and family! Please continue to keep Marina in your thoughts and prayers as she ferociously battles this enemy. Know that we love you all!!
Donors & Comments
- Q and Maggie Quenneville
- Donated on May 23, 2017
- Laura McConnaughey
- Donated on Feb 25, 2017
- Laurie and Doug Ray
- Donated on Feb 24, 2017
Best wishes for a full recovery!
- Alvaro Castro
- Donated on Feb 24, 2017
Get well very soon!!!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 29, 2017
You are in my thoughts and prayers every day sweet girl, I hope you are getting stronger everyday! I send you the biggest of hugs and many kisses - Celeste
- Guest
- Donated on Jan 26, 2017
For Marina, get well soon
- Roz & Pete DeRensis
- Donated on Jan 24, 2017
Though you may feel overwhelmed now, I hope things will get easier as you go on. You remain in our thoughts.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 21, 2016
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 06, 2016
- Michelle Erickson
- Donated on Dec 06, 2016
