Today was the day. Today was the day Stacy starting losing her hair and decided it was time to shave it. We were there 
to support her, but how can you really help someone in that position? I just kept wondering how it would feel to have cancer, to go through chemo treatments, to have to shave your head because you’re hair literally falls out in clumps. I just couldn’t imagine.
To some women their hair is something they can rely on, something they can use to make themselves feel better, etc. To others.. it’s just hair, no big deal. Stacy loved her long curly hair and loved having it done, but as the hair came out the more emotional and real things became. Sure she had prepared herself for this.. even got some nice looking wigs.. but it’s not the same.
To show support for Stacy, both her husband and my husband shaved their heads today. It seemed like it was great for Stacy, like she was not alone in the fight.. and she’s not. Her friends and family will always be there to support her and help her through anything. I’m ecstatic that we can help her feel better.. I just wish there was more that we could do for her.
Last week Mom Fuse hosted a Twitter party in order to raise monetary donations for Stacy and her family. Our goal was $2,000 and we raised over $500 to help with their bills. To some $500 isn’t a lot.. but to them it meant keeping their only vehicle for another month and a reliable way to get to and from chemo treatments. They were overwhelmed when I had told them about their new Mom Fuse “family” and how everyone came together to help them.
We will still be accepting donations until help from the American Cancer Society and other resources come in because they can’t make it with 7 children and only one paycheck coming in without some help. If you would like to help Stacy and her family click here to read their story and donate. I would also love to get some items donated specifically for Stacy.. kind of like feel good items. Items like cosmetics, jewelry, nail polish, bath & body items, candles, books, movies, etc. For the donations of items for Stacy and her kids.. I’d be more than happy to offer you free advertising here on Mom Fuse, a 125×125 button advertisement on the home page of Mom Fuse.. as well as promoting you on Twitter & Facebook. So if you have anything you would like to donate to Stacy, please contact me directly at inf0(at)momfuse(dot)com. Even if you’d like to donate some kids items I’m sure their kids would love to have some new great stuff, feel free to contact me. Their kids’ ages range from 8 to 16.
I also want to thank everyone that made a donation to Stacy’s cause, donated items for the Twitter party giveaway, spread the word about what we have been doing, and everything else that was done.
Special Thanks to Lindseralla.com because they have created a special blend of spices for this family.. and anyone who purchases, proceeds go directly to the family! Purchase a blend of spices from Lindseralla.com
Special Thanks to MEAD as well because they donated a care package containing back-to-school supplies for the kids!
For all that you have done – Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.
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Thank you for sharing this! Cancer doesn’t just affect people’s health but their financial needs as well. It is so difficult. I will be praying for her and her family. Way to go on the $500!
Stacy sounds like a strong woman and clearly has some supportive friends. I’ll be thinking of her family!
Breast cancer is so very difficult and I’m sorry. I watched my mom go through it and my heart goes out to Stacy. I hope her hair grows back even more beautiful than it was.
I too was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was 25 when I was diagnosed on 8/14/09. I had a double mastectomy on 9/29/09, the day before my 26th birthday. I have 3 small children. James is 5, Kaylee is 3, and Kiera is 10 months old. While I can’t imagine how she must feel having 7 children, I do have a pretty good idea of what she is going through. This is really tough. I went into it thinking that this happens to so many women and they survive so I wasn’t really worried. Then I realized I was much more nieve than I thought. Besides the weakness and pain, the fact that I cannot pick up my baby or let my children sit on my lap for too long is just killing me. Thank God we are living at my grandmothers and taking care of her in exxchange for no living expenses. Neither of us are working because Robert is just too overwhelmed trying to take care of grandma, the children and me. I tell everyone that I am so lucky to have married Superman or I don’t know what I would be doing. We get help with diapers and things that food stamps do not pay for from my mother. She lives in Chicago and has been a great support. Her and Robert tackle all of the obstacles for me so that I can just relax and heal.
I am praying for you Stacy. Like many people have told me, stay strong. I know it’s not easy, but it is doable. It sounds like you have a great support system as do I.
Will be thinking about you.
Amber
Stacy and Amber,
You both are amazing woman God be with you both
I would like to help . I tried to email you at the address you gave but it keeps comming back to me ( inf0(at)momfuse(dot)com )
Would you please contact me
matternu@aol.com
Thanks
Thank you for posting this. I was able to make a small donation via paypal. I also tweeted and posted to my facebook. I hope this helps a little. Stacy and her family will be in my prayers.