When I was 19 years old, my mother passed away from ovarian cancer. It was the summer between my first and second year of college and I was studying to become an electrical engineer. After completing my second year of study, I started to consider what I truly wanted to do with my life. After another year of studying and interning in the engineering field, I decided to switch into nursing. Seeing the nurses that were involved in my mother's care and the positive impact they had on her experience had inspired me to put myself in a position where I could advocate for my patients and provide the quality care that they deserved, as my mom’s nurses did for her.​

This year in her honor, and in honor of all the patients I now care for at the Lafayette Family Cancer Institute, I will be participating in Champion the Cure Challenge. The Challenge is northern and eastern Maine’s largest fundraising event, and all the money raised stays in our communities to support patient care and research at the Lafayette Family Cancer Institute and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.

Here's how your contribution helps:

$25 pays for a food insecurity bag or one gas card for one patient.

$75 pays for a gas card for one patient for a Boston Appointment or three food insecurity bags.

$125 pays for a food insecurity bag or gas cards for five patients.

$250 pays for two nights lodging for a patient staying local or one night in Boston.

Cancer touches virtually every individual and family in Maine, but there’s a brighter future ahead for those affected by cancer. By participating in Champion the Cure Challenge, we can work together to support our community and continue to make strides toward defeating cancer.

 Thank you for any and all contributions!