Suzi’s Story

Site created on April 6, 2020

In December Suzi started down the path that none of us ever wants to see those we love and care about go down. A routine mammogram revealed a very small tumor in her breast, and the subsequent biopsy showed that the tumor was cancerous. Since receiving the original diagnosis, Suzi's journey has become increasingly more difficult at each step, and she now faces a strenuous course of treatment that will include a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation. If this wasn't enough, Suzi is navigating her illness during a terrible pandemic. 

Suzi has already received wonderful support from family and friends, but as her surgery and treatments progress, she will really need her tribe to rally around her. Please visit this site regularly to get updates on her progress, support her with words of encouragement and sign up to help with meal deliveries, rides to appointments, lawn mowing and whatever else she needs from us. There is also a GoFundMe link to help Suzi manage the financial stress her illness is causing.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Camari Olson

Suzi made it through her first Adriamycin/Cytoxin chemo treatment with bravery and grace. It's a daunting experience, but the chemo nurses at Overlake are so compassionate and caring. It was also fantastic seeing a social worker drop by and making sure Suzi was doing OK. 
The pictures you have all been posting with the Team Suzi stickers still bring her to tears, but big smiles of joy follow. She is full of gratitude for the support she continues to be shown.
Thanks for all who are already signing up to be with her as she endures these months of treatments. 
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