PROUD TO SUPPORT ERIN FORAN EASTERN RECIPIENT 2ND QUARTER 2023

Brokers Who Care • June 12, 2023

Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to Erin Foran, our Eastern Recipient of the 2nd Quarter 2023 vote.


Thank you to George Christopoulos for bringing this Cause to our attention.


The Nomination Story:

Erin is 38, and a single mom to beautiful 5-year-old Katherine. When Erin was just 15, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at Sick Kids in Toronto where she underwent chemo and radiation treatments. In October, Erin was diagnosed with triple negative Breast Cancer and is facing down the disease once more. She’s ready for this extremely difficult journey and has the support of an excellent care team; however, more assistance is needed, especially when it comes to finances. Erin’s bills have been piling up and her living expenses have become impossible to manage due to extensive chemo treatments and her inability to work. As well, Katherine has been pulled from school to ensure no illnesses are brought home from kindergarten, which would put Erin at great risk; not an ideal situation for a child of only 5. We want to ensure Erin and Katherine have many, many more years together and that this loving mom gets the opportunity to watch her daughter grow.


Where we’re at:
Erin has completed one cycle of chemotherapy and is currently underway with her second. After her second cycle, she will still have radiation treatments, plus multiple surgeries (including a double mastectomy, followed by a later surgery for reconstruction). Despite the healthcare system covering many expenses, there are still a significant amount of costs that are out of pocket.


Where the funding goes:
Donations will be used for living expenses like rent, groceries, bills, plus tutoring for Katherine so she can stay up to date with her schooling. Funds will also be used to support ongoing medical expenses that Erin is facing.

Everything that is currently scheduled will bring us until September. The goal is to have enough support during this time to help ease her mind and allow her to focus on healing herself and the well-being of her daughter.

Please consider donating, any amount is extremely appreciated.


Much love and gratitude.

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