A few days prior to Easter this year, Mandy noticed sudden and alarming bruising that couldn’t be explained. A quick note to her doctor turned into an urgent call for lab work, which revealed her white blood cells and platelets were dangerously low. After a whirlwind of more tests, her world changed on April 29th with a diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) — a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.

Right now, Mandy remains in the hospital undergoing daily treatments. Though there is hope she’ll return home soon, her journey is far from over. She will continue with active treatment for the next 7+ months, followed by lifelong maintenance therapy to keep the cancer at bay.

If you know Mandy, you know her heart. She’s the kind of person who gives without being asked, who lifts others even when she’s carrying the weight of her own struggles. She's a devoted wife and mom, a caring sister, a loving friend, and someone who has always put others before herself.

Now, it’s our turn to carry her.

This fundraiser was created to ease the heavy burden that cancer brings — to help cover the costs of treatment, provide meals for her family, and support any other medical needs that arise along the way. Even the smallest donation can make a world of difference in her day-to-day life and long-term recovery.

Through Carelines, a nonprofit program of the Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation, all donations are tax-deductible and tax-free for Mandy and her family. Many employers also offer donation-matching programs, so your generosity could go twice as far. Please consider checking with your company to see if your gift can be matched.

Mandy has always shown up for others. Let’s show her she’s not alone in this. Let’s wrap her in love, support, and strength — one donation at a time.

Please donate today, and be part of Mandy’s fight for healing and hope.