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Community InvolvementAt 115 BURBON STREET 3359 W. 115th St. To the shock of many, Marybeth Mendoza, 27, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer in July 2009. She learned about the cancer in June, and doctors hoped that surgery would completely remove the cancerous tumor in her colon. But weeks later, Marybeth learned that the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. Sadly, this is not the first time Marybeth has faced a major health issue. A lifelong resident of Canaryville, Marybeth now fights two battles - she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called Arnold Chiari Malformation (ACM) when she was 5 years old. As a child, she suffered from debilitating migraines and endured five brain surgeries from age 10 to 22. The colon cancer is not connected to ACM in any way and there is no cure for the neurological disease; the surgeries only alleviate the cranial pressure it causes. Many have been inspired by her strength and courage to live a normal life as she remains optimistic that she will overcome the cancer. Marybeth is currently receiving chemotherapy treatments at Northwestern Hospital every two weeks and undergoes numerous tests every month, but still strives to live life to the fullest when not sick from the chemotherapy. Marybeth has been very grateful for the love and support she has received, but still worries about her mounting medical bills. As an alum of St. Gabriel School and Mother McAuley Liberal Arts School, Marybeth used prayer as a coping device during her struggles with ACM and still relies heavily on prayer during these trying times with colon cancer. Marybeth, who went to school for massage therapy in order to heal others, has not worked since 2008 because of the increasing pain and underlying symptoms the ACM causes. Her medical bills are huge as she takes medication for the disorder, which she will need to take for the rest of her life, along with her medication and chemotherapy treatments she receives for the colon cancer. In order to relieve some of the stress for Marybeth and her family, we are now on a "mission" to help Marybeth cover the costs her insurance does not pay by hosting the fundraiser "Mission 4 Marybeth" on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W 115th St., Merrionette Park . We, the committee, are hoping to answer some of Marybeth's prayers by holding this benefit. We are seeking your help. Any donation of gift certificates, silent auction items, beverages, food, merchandise for raffle prizes or monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. Any donation will make a difference. Thank you for your support and generosity. Sincerely, Mission 4 Marybeth Committee
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