Mary Jean – Medical Expenses
Fundraising campaign by
Victoria Murphy
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SG$3,380.00Donated So Far
Campaign Story
Mary Jean (MJ) is an amazing lady who has been in our lives for the last three years as our live in helper, here in Singapore.
Why is she amazing? She has dedicated her life to giving her children opportunities in life. Something that a lot of women in Asia are doing on a daily basis.
Why is that different to any other mother? MJ lives and works away from her family and sends all her hard earned cash home to her children for their education.These women go years without seeing their children to give them an education they were not able to afford themselves. - Hopefully stopping the poverty cycle.
MJ was in control of this up until this week.
September 2016 - MJ has been diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (a form of cervical cancer)
Sadly the health insurance will not cover all the treatment AND due to the nature of the cancer MJ will need to give up work and so will not have any income.
We are and will be doing everything we can, but we need more funds to give her that opportunity of reducing the stress that she is already going through.
Her only one ask is that she can get the children through education (she is not even asking for money for treatment).
Our ask is that we raise enough funds so that she does not have to choose between treatment for herself and education for her children.
Every little helps - do please join us in helping MJ as much as we can.
For all you ladies out there - Don't hold off getting your pap smears done. Yes they are intrusive and uncomfortable, but they are an early indicator of cancer and the sooner it is found the greater chance of survival you will have - BOOK IT NOW.
For all your men out there - NAG the women in your lives to get their pap smear done and keep nagging.
Thank you in advance for anything you can spare.
If you would like further information before or after donating do please message me directly and I will respond immediately.
Organizer
- Victoria Murphy
- Campaign Owner
- Singapore, SG
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Nov 10, 2016
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 19, 2016
Dear MJ and team (as I am sure you are a team on this!) Wishing you all strength in the time ahead, both emotionally and physically. Nurture both of these as you go through this and you will carry yourself through. I know the family you have around you MJ in Singapore are an incredible bunch and you have so much support. Keep going and as I said to my friend also going through cancer right now - go and beat this evil thing! All the best. Femke x
Update on MJ
Update posted by Victoria Murphy at 11:15 pmDear All - I wanted to update you all to say to let you know that MJ passed away on the 14th November. We received the most beautiful letter from her children thanking everyone for their kindness and generosity. The money raised for MJ enabled her to fight the cancer. . . . .
Condo bake sale - truly amazing
Update posted by Victoria Murphy at 11:05 amWhen I came back from walking our dog this evening there were some visitors at our door.These visitors were dropping off some funds raised from a baking sale they did in our condo today. The idea to do it was by a friend of Aaron's (our six year old son).. . . . .
Half way through Chemo
Update posted by Victoria Murphy at 10:53 amOh dear - I am so sorry. I said that I would update after the scan, but I wanted to update you on how the second round of chemo has gone.This time MJ chose to have the chemo as an outpatient and whilst the experience was SO much better for. . . . .
Chemo - 1 down, 3 more to go
Update posted by Victoria Murphy at 04:14 amBefore I write this update - have you or the women in your lives had their smear test? If they are not up to date - this is a nag from me - No excuse - GO AND DO IT. Dear AllI am so sorry that I have not provided. . . . .
Preparation for Chemo - Biology talk over breakfast with MJ
Update posted by Victoria Murphy at 02:10 amGood morning all.It is 2 days before MJ starts her first round of Chemo (she will start Monday 26th). Whilst she has given amazing support from the hospital with explaining what will happen and why, we must remember that this was all delivered in English and not her mother tongue.. . . . .
Light at the end of the tunnel - Treatment starts NOW
Update posted by Victoria Murphy at 08:15 amI am delighted to let you know that we were given the good news today that thankfully MJ’s cancer is only at stage one. It is a peculiar day to write the words – ‘delighted’ when referring to cancer, the feeling of excitement in the hospital with everyone we then. . . . .
Scan Results day
Update posted by Victoria Murphy at 01:12 amGood morning to you all.Keeping you updated. MJ and I are off to see her Dr this morning to get the results of the scans. This will tell us what stage it is at and what our options are for treatment. I will update you all once MJ has made
MJ Update - 20th September
Update posted by Victoria Murphy at 10:58 amDear all - first of all a HUGE thank you to you all for your kind donations. It means so much to us and MJ.On Friday MJ had an MRI and CT scan and we will get the results on Thursday 22nd September. The results will show us what stage. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 10, 2016
Best of luck MJ. We're all rooting for you xx
- Anonymous
- Donated on Nov 10, 2016
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 19, 2016
Dear MJ and team (as I am sure you are a team on this!) Wishing you all strength in the time ahead, both emotionally and physically. Nurture both of these as you go through this and you will carry yourself through. I know the family you have around you MJ in Singapore are an incredible bunch and you have so much support. Keep going and as I said to my friend also going through cancer right now - go and beat this evil thing! All the best. Femke x
- Tara Knobel
- Donated on Oct 18, 2016
Good luck with your treatment MJ - thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Nicola Etheredge
- Donated on Oct 02, 2016
Thinking of you all and especially MJ and her family, take care all xoxo
- Lou Ellis
- Donated on Sep 27, 2016
- Jeremy Spolander
- Donated on Sep 23, 2016
Wishing MJ all the best, keep up the good work Vix.
- Karen Loo
- Donated on Sep 22, 2016
Deuteronomy 31:6 “ …Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
- Elizabeth Rowland
- Donated on Sep 22, 2016
MJ, a beautiful woman who deserves a positive outcome. You are in our thoughts. Sending healing hugs. Xx
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 22, 2016
Best of luck MJ. We're all rooting for you xx