Keren’s Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

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Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

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Truly inspiring. It is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of my mother.

I do not know why sometimes it takes a personal encounter with adversity to compel us to act, but that is my story. In September 2016 my mother was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. What followed was a lumpectomy and 6 months of intense chemotherapy. I cannot begin to describe the full weight of that journey on this brave, gracious woman who wore it so well. The raw reality she gave me the privilege of witnessing made me weep.

No one should have to endure the cancer journey. No one. And yet, my mother has. With each step, no matter the pain, fatigue, and discomfort- she dug her heels in a little deeper. And with a faith stronger than I have encountered before, she moved one foot in front of the other.

This is the woman who has given so much of herself to others. She has organised weddings for people for free, helped people move house and supported the elderly community and their family through her job as a chaplain. If anyone calls and needs a helping hand no matter the hour, she will be there. She is the glue in our family. Even while enduring chemotherapy, still took time to invest in her grandchildren every week.

A mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, wife and friend, Keren has touched many lives and now we get the privilege to give back.

The next step to provide Keren with the best chance at a healthy, cancer free life is a bilateral mastectomy and breast reconstruction.

Surgeries cost MONEY! As do the medications and doctor’s appointments and post care, time off work and simple things like buying clothes that are comfortable, post major surgery. After watching Keren juggle the physical pain of chemotherapy, fatigue, financial stress, work and family, it is clear that some of this burden can be taken from her. Particularly the financial burden!

Cancer changes your world and causes you to fight for your life. But let’s not leave Keren in debt because of this fight.

We have a donation platform here for all those who wish to join us.

In England, Keren’s family is holding a coffee and cake event with all proceeds donated to Keren. One will be held here in Australia too. There is an an online Tupperware party scheduled to give a portion of the profits to her as well.

Her daughters have started an initiative called ‘KnitforTits’ on facebook and Instagram where high quality, hand-made knitted items are auctioned, with all profits donated to Keren’s surgery.

The support has not stopped there. Every week food has been delivered to her house to take some of the everyday stress off her family. She has also had some people band together to buy her an air conditioning unit to help ease the heat-induced swelling during summer. For all of this, her whole family is incredibly thankful!

To give you a clear idea of just how much this will cost and where the money is going, here is a list of estimated out-of-pocket figures we have been given by the doctors:

Breast surgeon: $3,700

Reconstruction surgeon: $10,000

Anaesthesist: $8,000

Post op care: $1,400

Pre-op specialist appointments and tests: $1000

From these amounts the total is $24,150. We also want to consider the time off work that Keren will go without pay as she recovers. We are still waiting on final figures for some of the above categories and therefore these amounts will be confirmed as we find out.

At this point, the operation will go ahead in May and we would appreciate it if any donations are made as soon as you can. However, if the target is not reached by the end of May the campaign will continue as we know some people may want to contribute but cannot until a later time.

Also, for those who are not able to give monetarily, but would still like to support this campaign, please share the link to this page to all of those in your world.

If there are amounts given above what is needed we know some women in similar positions and will pass on the donations and keep you updated!

Be a part of Keren’s story!!!

If you join us and donate to Keren’s surgery we will make sure you are part of this journey. Be inspired, thanked and proud of what you have given and how you have supported her. Your donation goes far beyond a monetary value. You are changing a life and the lives of those around her!

Anne Shaw

7 years ago

$120

Anne Shaw

8 years ago

$208

Dean Owsnett

8 years ago

$250

Knit for Tits-Toni

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$40

Knit for Tits-Ainsley

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$55

Knit for Tits-Jamii

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$55

Knit for Tits- Ali

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$95

Naomi Kerlin

8 years ago

$20

Judith Cracknell

8 years ago

$50

Carolyn Redpath

8 years ago

$200

Knit for Tits Penny

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$90

Knit for Titls- Mel

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$130

Josh & Bec Brown

8 years ago

$50

Kristina Gray

8 years ago

$50

Anonymous

8 years ago

$50

Eamonn Bell

8 years ago

$150

Graciela Silva

8 years ago

$50

Deborah Kuhna

8 years ago

$100

Paola Arancibia

8 years ago

$50

Julie Markoska Rout

8 years ago

$50

Dean Owsnett

From the Sales Team @ Professionals Padstow

8 years ago

Eamonn Bell

Lots of love, thinking of you all.

8 years ago

Paola Arancibia

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Thinking of you. Paola, zek and family. Xxx

8 years ago

Ingrid Harb

Praying for you my beautiful friend! We love you ❤️️

8 years ago

Tracey Clayton

All the best Keren with your surgeries, we pray that all goes well xx Love the Claytons xx

8 years ago

Susan Freeman

We are friends of Tammy’s, wishing you a quick recovery xxx

8 years ago

Cindy & Gabby Rent

Thinking about you today and always Keren. Good luck tomorrow Love Cindy & Gab

8 years ago

Carol Stumbles

May God bless you, Keren, and give you all the healing he has for you. Love, Carol

8 years ago

Ying Ying

Wish your mother a successful surgery. Get well soon! xoxo

8 years ago

Amy Giles

Our hearts are with you. love, support and prayers all the way! Much love Dan, Amy and Tobias xxx

8 years ago

Sherin Walter (Posetti)

Much love to you Keren xxx (My silly phone named you Karen

8 years ago

Sherin Walter (Posetti)

Much love to you Karen x

8 years ago

Susan Marr

Wishing you all the best Keren 🙂

8 years ago

Alanna Siozos

Get well & God bless

8 years ago

Brooke Cooper

Dear Keren, you are an amazing person and a pray that God pulls you through this time and blesses you financially. You are an encouragement to those around you and a ball of fun. Love lots xoxo

8 years ago

Deepak Khuller

Good luck, Keren. Hi Tammy, our well wishes are with you all.

8 years ago

Leigh and Nora Mary Brooking

Best of luck to you. We’re old friends of Tammys from the UK and wish you all the very best over the coming months. Hope you smash the target. Love Leigh and Nor xx

8 years ago

Mark Jones

We love you Keren, the Jones Family.

8 years ago

Aircon group Of friends

Thanks Tiff for organizing this . Love that mum of yours !

8 years ago

Aircon group Of friends

Last little bit of cash left over from the air con support group

8 years ago

Fion Cetinski

Happy to help

8 years ago

Penny Woolley

Praying for your beautiful mum Tiff xo

8 years ago

Ryan and Jane Van Der Veen

Thinking of you Keren! Love Jane and Ryan

8 years ago

Andrea Joukador

With love from the jouks…vic andrea and rachael…..how could you not support this amazing woman….keep us informed…we would love to help more when we can

8 years ago

Brooke Jarvis

Wishing you all the best keren! Xx

8 years ago

Cristina Cristia

God bless you keren. You will make it!

8 years ago

Tiffany Blackmore

Love you mumma! Let’s do this! xx

8 years ago

Tiffany Blackmore

Eliza Blackmore