Fundraiser for Kim Juszynski

On November 10, 2010 Kim Juszynski had her first mammogram just two weeks before her 39^th birthday which was suspicious and required additional biopsies.  Just one day later, on November 11, Kim became a victim of our poor economy and lost her job along with her health insurance. On December 4^th, Kim and the rest of her family were faced with the daunting news that all biopsies tested positive for cancer and Kim was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. She has endured a multitude of consults, tests, and procedures, all of which lead up to bilateral mastectomy on February 15^th, and will be followed by many months of reconstruction. The enormity of facing breast cancer combined with the added stress of being unemployed has understandably taken both an emotional and financial toll on Kim, and on her family as well. The huge insurance premiums, deductibles and out of pocket costs for medical care are starting to pile up, making this trying time even more burdensome.

As friends of Kim, we are trying to make these hard times a little easier if we can. And that is where we need your help. We are hosting a fundraiser in Kim’s name on Saturday, April 16^th to be held at The Emerald Isle in Edison Park. More details about this event will be provided at a later date. There will be a silent auction, raffles and Split-the-Pot throughout the evening. We need help in raising more items for the auction. Examples of items we are seeking would be: gift certificates to restaurants, bars, professional services or spas/salons in Chicago and suburbs, tickets to sporting events or theater, gift baskets, electronic items such as TV’s or mp3 players, etc.  100% of the proceeds are going to directly to Kim to pay her bills while she is unemployed and to assist her and her family in paying high insurance premiums and out-of-pocket medical costs. We will also be selling raffle tickets beginning in March for 5 tickets for $5 for 3 separate raffle prizes including an Amazon Kindle and a 42” flat screen TV to be handed out before the fundraiser, again all proceeds going directly to help Kim with medical and living expenses. If you as an individual or as a business would be willing to help distribute raffle tickets, please let us know and we will get the books to you. 

Monetary donations are also being accepted. You can go directly to any Chase Bank branch and make a donation in any amount. Also, you can make a donation via Paypal using Kim’s direct email address.With your help, we are confident that Kim will come out on the other side of cancer and unemployment in a position to regain her life and prosperity.

Please pass this on to any friends or contacts that might be interested in lending a helping hand.  

We realize this is a tough financial time for many of us.  By sticking together as a community and helping out our friends and neighbors, we can all make a difference.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Friends of Kim Juszynski