Latest update as of Nov 07, 2025

  • So much time

    It's been a bit since the last update & for awhile not much new was happening. Metastatic breast cancer at the best of times, can be maintained with the daily routine. We got into a new rhythm in our life. We even got married this year!
    However, this last month has been a flurry of action. Crystal has the PALb2 mutation that is responsible for the breast cancer, it also has a high percentage for ovarian cancer with links to uterine & cervical cancers. So this Wed Nov. 5th she underwent a total hysterectomy. She is home recovering well & will be out of work for at least 4-6 weeks. Thank you again to all of you for your continued support and love!

    So much time

About this fundraiser

Hello all

As most of you know, in April 2024, days after her 39th birthday, Crystal was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. We are a full three months in to her treatment. She is such a fighter. Currently, she is still working 32 hours a week. Her job has given her an extra day off during the week as an extra doctor / rest kind of day. This is helpful so as to not disrupt her current insurance benefits. However, this is not a long term solution for her. As the symptoms of the fight are taking over, she finds herself increasingly exhausted, often in pain, with menopause symptoms in full swing. She really is being so amazing about this, but needs the rest. 

It is time that we do need to ask for help. She will soon need to transition from her physically demanding full time job to focusing more directly on her health. She does qualify for disability, but that takes time and she can't still be working while in the application process. Co-pays, medical expenses, travel and such are also taking there toll on us and our new (to us) car.

We are asking for donations to help with: 
*loss of income as she transitions from a working life to non working life. 
*co-pays and medical expenses
*travel and car expenses

We truly are so very grateful for all the love, support and assistance that we have already received in abundance these last few months. We know every one is struggling right now, so anything that you can give is so very appreciated. If you can not donate, please share. Thank you. Crystal & Trish

Organized by

Tricia Franklin

Madison, FL, USA

Organizer