Averi “Tigerlilly” is a dear friend of mine. I don’t remember when we began talking or where we actually met for the first time. But, she’s supported everything I’ve ever done from events to my magazine to making sure everyone knew she was my friend when the bloggers attacked me in June. In fact, she made a statement about it. Others made statements about me, too… but they weren’t nearly as kind.
Averi needs my help. So, I don’t care that I’m asking you for money. She has a very severe and rapidly advancing cancer that has weakened her, terribly. She can’t work. She can’t receive disability because she’s supposed to be working (face palm). She can’t stop her chemo and she can’t continue it because of the financial burden of JUST the copays.
I’m passionate about cancer. I donate to “Relay for Life” every year. I even did so as part of my wedding favor, years ago.
My mother died of lung cancer. I remember her melting in front of me and when I close my eyes at night, at least 2 days a week, I still see her. It’s been 30 years since she shared this earth with us.
When mommy was diagnosed, my father told me that he was ready to go bankrupt. He told her he would do whatever he had to. We had no health insurance as pops was sole proprietor and entrepreneur. He was paying for everything out of pocket when we saw doctors. But, through the help of a very good friend of his, there were some things that were done that I don’t know if he’d like me to share. But, my mother received the help she needed. Unfortunately, back in the 80s, with the cancer that she had, I am told nothing would have saved her life. It was just prolonged. And, I am very grateful for that.
Averi is not my mother. She made sure she told me that, multiple times (I know, my dear friend. You’re a very beautiful human, but nobody can be Mary Lou). I am not so traumatized that I would lose my sense of reality. But, I am angry that I was too young to know what was happening, then. And, I am passionate about stopping cancer from taking people I love.
Please don’t write me or comment about the reasons you can’t spare extra money. I understand we are all stretched thin and I am not trying to make anyone feel uncomfortable.
All… I… ask… is that if you can spare $1 today… please hit the link and do it. If all of my Facebook and Instagram followers/friends gave Averi $1, there’s a good chance she’d be cancer free within a year.
Please click the link. And, be bold!