Karen's Fight for Life and Hope

Goal:

 USD $10,000

Raised:

 USD $10,150

Campaign created by Jodi Arnett

Karen's Fight for Life and Hope

 My cancer story began in 1999 at the age of 34. Like millions of women, it started with the discovery of a lump. A lumpectomy led to more tissue removal, a sentinel node biopsy, and the removal of 21 lymph nodes on my right side. I was fortunate to catch it at Stage 1.

But the road to recovery was anything but easy. I endured the infamous “red devil” chemotherapy, four grueling rounds that left me with collapsed veins, baldness, mouth sores, and debilitating fatigue. Six and a half weeks of radiation followed, along with endless appointments, medications, and scans.

For 14 years I managed to navigate life despite these challenges. Then, in 2013, cancer struck again, hidden in the scar tissue. Sitting alone I received the devastating news. A bilateral mastectomy and latissimus muscle flap surgery saved my life, but it wasn’t without complications. I developed a life-threatening staph infection and underwent multiple reconstruction surgeries.

Fast forward to November 2023, I began experiencing pain in my right shoulder and hip. Initially thought to be nerve pain from prior surgeries. The pain returned with a vengeance in January 2024. After weeks of testing a pleural effusion was discovered.

In March, during an outpatient procedure my right lung was punctured. I passed out and was sent home with no resolution. A follow up CT scan revealed what I feared – it wasn’t pneumonia. It was cancer. This time the diagnosis was metastatic breast cancer, Stage 4, ER+, HER2- the news came late at night. Delivered without my husband, Rick, by my side.

Now, I’m in the fight of my life. I am on treatment regimen of Kisqali and Letrozole, with only one backup line of defense remaining. Alongside conventional treatments, I’m pursuing an integrative approach – working with an oncologist, nutritionist, and counselor, and investing in therapies not covered by insurance. Rick and I have spent tens of thousands of dollars ourselves, doing everything we can to save my life.

But now we need help. Insurance won’t cover holistic treatments or the specialized facility that offers hope for remission. The cost is equivalent to just one round of chemo – yet it could make all the difference. Your support can help me access these life-saving treatments. Every donation, no matter what the size, is a gift of hope and a chance for me to keep living the life I love.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for standing by me in this fight.

With love and gratitude,

Karen (Sue) Arnett Ginther


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Ashley Leeth
$ 100.00 USD
7 days ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 50.00 USD
9 days ago

Sending love and prayers.

Anonymous Giver
$ 60.00 USD
11 days ago

Praying for you both and your family!

Kaci Kortis
$ 50.00 USD
12 days ago

Praying for you all!

Anonymous Giver
$ 100.00 USD
14 days ago

Jason and Aimee Bolin
$ 50.00 USD
19 days ago

Sending prayers of hope and healing!

Anonymous Giver
$ 20.00 USD
19 days ago

Keep fighting in this difficult battle.

Anonymous Giver
$ 100.00 USD
19 days ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 100.00 USD
20 days ago

Praying for you guys

Anonymous Giver
$ 100.00 USD
20 days ago

Dear Karen, I work with your husband Rick at MCS. In addition to my monetary contribution, I'd liked to share the peace and hope that Jesus Christ has brought to my life. Its still hard to go through these earthly struggles, but with His strength we can have peace knowing that all things work together for good to those who know the Lord. My prayers for your recovery.

Brian Craig
$ 200.00 USD
20 days ago

Todd and Amy Nathan
$ 100.00 USD
20 days ago

The Seif Family
$ 200.00 USD
20 days ago

Nancy Terry
$ 200.00 USD
20 days ago

Love you and praying for you, Karen!

Anonymous Giver
$ 50.00 USD
20 days ago

Praying for you, my friend. Praying that you find the best treatment. Praying for strength, comfort, peace, complete healing. Your positive attitude is so uplifting for those of us that can do very little but pray.

Kathy Depugh
$ 100.00 USD
20 days ago

Contined prayers 🙏

Richard Henderson
$ 100.00 USD
21 days ago

Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Valena Roberts
$ 175.00 USD
21 days ago

Love You!

Karyn Hart
$ 175.00 USD
21 days ago

Louis V makeup kit

Amy and Andy Conn
$ 100.00 USD
21 days ago

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