On March 27th Iris will have a delicate surgery to remove a brain tumor called a meningioma. In 2009 when Iris was 7 she underwent craniospinal radiation to treat a high grade malignant tumor of the brain and spine and that radiation caused this new tumor to develop. The tumor needs to come out because it is at risk of blocking a major blood vessel. This page to allows the community to help Lisa, Iris, and Rory during the recovery. Lisa says the main help she needs are (1) food and (2) someone to check in on Iris during late afternoons (Mon/Wed/Thurs) while Lisa is still working. This site also allows for meal cards from restaurants and cash (even Venmo), if that is a way you feel able to give. The help will be needed starting April 2rd, because Lisa's sister (Julie) is staying with them for a short while after surgery/recovery. FOOD: I have set up a calendar for starting at 4/2. Plan on dinner for 4 people, if you can. We will aim for at least 2-3 meals per week. See "Special Notes" below for a guide on the types of food Iris, Rory, and Lisa like. No beef or pork, please. AFTERNOON CHECK-IN for IRIS: Lisa works Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and is gone from 2:15pm until somewhere between 7:30 and 9:15pm. This is a task for friends who already know Iris and involves stopping in and warming up a meal for her if she is hungry and visiting for a bit. She will not need help getting to the bathroom or with personal care. See calendar for sign up.