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Tuesday, March 20, 2012 |
By Sarah Acosta
Staff Reporter
The battle against breast cancer can be an uphill struggle and one local woman is in the fight of her life.
Jennifer Merino Lopez, 35, from Bastrop County has been battling breast cancer since Sept. 19, 2011. She is supported by her loving family, including her husband and three young children.
After a full mastectomy, two rounds of chemo, discovering a spot on her lungs and her liver, she still continues to fight on.
?Six months later I am still fighting for my life,? she said.
Her brother has watched ? and admired ? Lopez through her fight.
?My sister is one of the strongest, most giving people I?ve ever known. She has always been one of my best friends and strongest supporters,? said Eric Merino.? I hate to see her go through this, but I have no doubt she will defeat this monster of a sickness.?
Lopez had to quit her job and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
?The fight is long, hard and very expensive. God is our provider and our rock and shield,? Merino said.
Lopez can recall that her fondest memories of her childhood were spent at her Granny Coy?s house in Smithville and now her family has organized a fundraiser for March 24 at the American Legion Hall in Smithville.
The event will be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and barbecue plates are $7 a plate. Proceeds will go directly to the Lopez family to help take care of medical expenses.
Other activities planned for the event are a live auction starting at 4 p.m. and a dance from 7-11 p.m. with live music by Rian C. Band and Christian rap artist, Merino.
Donations may be accepted online via PayPal account, by check or cash. Please contact Merino at 512-461-3928 if you are interested in attending the event or donating to the cause.
?My advice to other cancer patients is to not give up, listen to your body and get ready for the fight of your life,? Lopez said. ?I have met so many strong people through this journey and I have hit an all-time physical low but a definite spiritual high.?
Source: http://bastropadvertiser.com/2012/03/20/support-the-fight-against-breast-cancer/
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