Women We Have Helped – Suzan

Grant Recipient: Suzan

Diagnosis: Stage III breast cancer (diagnosed 03/14)

Treatment: Chemotherapy, radiation, mastectomy, reconstruction

Grant used for: Utility bills, vehicle maintenance

Suzan’s story: Suzan is a 48-year-old single mother of three who is struggling to support her family as she undergoes difficult radiation therapy. Suzan was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in March of 2014. Since her diagnosis, she has undergone two major surgeries and is now in radiation therapy, which requires driving to the hospital and receiving treatment for two to four hours each day. The radiation has left her weak, nauseous, and in a lot of pain. Suzan had to quit working during her treatment and now relies on child support, disability payments, and a little extra money her teenage daughter makes at a part-time job over the weekends. All combined, this money still isn’t enough to cover her family’s monthly expenses, and she is falling behind on many bills, including rent, utilities, and car insurance.

Suzan wrote to us, “I would appreciate any type of support that you can give me and my family.” SOPFCA was glad to help lift some of Suzan’s worries by providing her with a grant that was used to pay utility bills and help cover her car insurance needs. Thank you to our donors for making this grant possible.