Imagine not only being diagnosed with breast cancer, but having a a quadruple whammy of misfortune. That's what happened to this young Winnipeg family. This young mom was let go from her career of over 10 years when her company was acquired by another. Seven days after the expiry of her employer health benefits she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Then she was in a car accident and her vehicle was totaled. Further troubles happened when her husband had surgery for a lump and had to take time off work. This woman cannot work due to her health but she also has no critical illness insurance and she doesn't qualify for EI coverage. There is no money to buy another car so they have been taking the bus to appointments and to get her child where they need to go. Not only is this difficult enough, but being so ill while trying to juggle the logistics of getting everyone where they need to go is a huge burden. Money is so tight that they are now going to the local food bank so they can eat. This is a horrible series of misfortunes for this hardworking couple. Cancer Crossing is so glad that they reached out for help and are pleased to have been able to help in a small way.
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