Meet Laura
Three- time Grant Recipient since 2017
For the past 15 years, Laura has battled cancer that began as ovarian cancer, then metastasized to her brain. Laura, a single mother of two children, had always been the sole supporter of her family. She worked in the grocery store industry for 20 years, and during her illness, she found herself lacking support in the workplace, and inevitably unemployed. Laura was referred to the New York Cancer Foundation in 2017, and has been receiving financial assistance for the past three years. Laura has been under the care of New York Cancer and Blood Specialists and is doing very well with her treatments! Laura volunteers at Foundation events, and was the guest of honor at the Inaugural Raising Hope Gala in 2019.
Three- time Grant Recipient since 2017
For the past 15 years, Laura has battled cancer that began as ovarian cancer, then metastasized to her brain. Laura, a single mother of two children, had always been the sole supporter of her family. She worked in the grocery store industry for 20 years, and during her illness, she found herself lacking support in the workplace, and inevitably unemployed. Laura was referred to the New York Cancer Foundation in 2017, and has been receiving financial assistance for the past three years. Laura has been under the care of New York Cancer and Blood Specialists and is doing very well with her treatments! Laura volunteers at Foundation events, and was the guest of honor at the Inaugural Raising Hope Gala in 2019.
What does the New York Cancer Foundation mean to Laura?
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"They are like angels to me. They've helped me in so many ways. I just can't even express the gratitude. They helped us out financially and emotionally. Actually at the time when I was working they came to my job and collected whatever information they needed. They've been there for me every step of the way. They have gone way beyond my expectations. They've helped me with my rent, utilities, and food. I'm forever grateful. " - Laura
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