*** MAKE SURE TO ADD YOURSELF AS A SUPPORTER OF THIS PAGE TO GET UPDATES**** Leah is a remarkable woman defined by her resilience, compassion, and unwavering love for her family. Recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, she faces this challenging chapter of her life with strength and determination. She lives with her 4 phenomenal children & devoted partner, the love of her life, James. Leah finds her deepest joy in caring for those around her, dedicating her time and energy to ensuring her family thrives and feels loved. Her nurturing spirit and kindness extend beyond her immediate family, touching the hearts of friends and community members alike. Though she prefers not to be in the spotlight, Leah deserves every accolade and word of appreciation that comes her way. Her selflessness, generosity, and unwavering spirit inspire everyone who knows her. Her journey is a testament to the power of love, family, and inner strength in the face of adversity. Despite her challenges, Leah continues to cherish every moment with her loved ones and strives to live each day with purpose, grace, and positivity. *****Please make sure to leave encouraging messages at the bottom of this page.*****
DINNERS - They prefer Mexican, Italian, American, and Chinese dishes. They eat a lot of chicken, but also enjoy beef and pork. Easy meals like frozen pizzas or other store bought freezer meals are ideal and easy for James to make quick. Please kindly avoid seafood and dishes with high heat spices. Crockpot meals are easy for James to toss in as well. Those can be dropped off anytime prior to the the designated sign up day. Just send a message to let them know. DROP OFF: Please drop off the meal items in the cooler outside their front door between 4-6pm on your assigned day. Please leave everything in disposable containers that don't need to be returned. The house has a wheelchair ramp so should be easy to find. They have a ring camera so they will know when the meal is delivered and bring it in promptly. Also leave some kind words --- Leah will love to hear them all!!! GIFT CARDS: If cooking isn't your cup of tea you could provide a gift card to a local restaurant, Uber Eats or Door Dash. This will allow them to have lots of food options at their fingertips. LUNCHES - Our idea is to have lunch-type items dropped off a few days when Leah is inpatient at the hospital for the 4-5 days during week 4 and week 5 of her treatment cycles as well as during her combo chemo treatment in week 1. Between these and dinner leftovers they should have lots of meal options for themselves and caregivers. Please consider items such as lunchmeat, bread/rolls/buns, salads, fruit, chips, frozen pizzas, lunchables, fruit snacks ect. Please drop off the lunch in the cooler by noon on the day you signed up. Again, please use disposable containers that don't need to be returned. The house has a wheelchair ramp so should be easy to find. They have a ring camera so they will know when the meal is delivered and bring it in promptly. Also leave some kind words --- Leah will love to hear them all!!! It’s best to stay away from highly refined, processed food. Avoid fried foods that contain a lot of hydrogenated oils. Since people with cancer often have compromised immune systems, consider skipping foods that carry the risk of foodborne illnesses, including: -Lightly cooked or raw fish, such as sushi -Soft-cooked eggs or foods that contain raw eggs, such as homemade mayonnaise -Unpasteurized cheeses and dairy products -Unwashed fruits or vegetables VISITS - Leah will be inpatient for long stretches of time. 4-5 days each. She would love visitors. If you sign up -- someone will message you with room information. Same rules apply as Covid. Please keep her healthy. It is literally life or death for her. The hospital will have to cancel visits on short notice but someone will notify you, if her blood counts are low and it is not safe for visitors. Healthy children are welcome to come too. We will do 3 hour blocks of time. You do not have to stay for the whole time. Times not on the calendar are being saved for her children.