Our Moms

Each month we will spotlight one of our moms so that you may learn a little more about her story.

Kelly - Peoria

Kelly, 35, feels extremely blessed just to be alive. When originally diagnosed on October 21, 2008 with stage 4 colon cancer she was given 3 months to live. After an extremely aggressive surgery a month and a half later she and her three children moved in with her parents. “It has been rough on my parents having to take care of all of us.” said Kelly. Her dad recently had quadruple bi-pass surgery and has chronic stomach problems. “Sometimes my mom will wake up in the middle of the night to both me and my dad getting sick.”

Kelly’s mom is a very strong woman with an incredibly positive attitude. “She is always there for me, telling me not to worry because everything has worked out OK so far.” Kelly said “I have my three babies to fight for.”

Kelly found out about Singleton Moms from a friend she met at Chemotherapy. “Vicki and I became quick friends,” Kelly said, “she told me about this amazing group that was helping her. I looked you up on line and knew you were what I had been looking for. Singleton Moms has been an absolute God send to my family.”

The steroids that Kelly has been receiving have made her gain weight, but since receiving Singleton Moms meals she has been losing weight, and she credits the meals. “Those meals are so good!” She says. Kelly never wanted to think about what was going to be for dinner, but now she takes out two dinners at a time from the freezer. “The Turkey Chili and Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Potato fries are awesome. I am so grateful to get such healthy meals. It is good for everyone in the family. We look forward to them.” Kelly is also amazed by the $300.00 a month Singleton Moms applies toward her electricity, it really helps out and is a huge contribution to her family.

When asked how her treatment was going now Kelly said, “Well, I got a short remission in 2009 but by October I knew it was back.” Kelly has been receiving a very aggressive Chemotherapy since that time but has recently had to “take a break” because of a very painful “Chemo-rash” that has developed on the front of her body.

“Taking a break scares me because it feels like I’ve stopped fighting”, she said. Though she remains extremely positive and says “There are always miracles.” Her doctors have told her she can begin again on July 12th.

In the meantime, Kelly has been very active in the Chase Giving Campaign on Facebook and has even recruited her 13 year old daughter to help get votes for Singleton Moms. “It is my way of being able to help out. There is no reason someone shouldn’t vote.” Says Kelly “I am very grateful for the help I have received from Singleton Moms and if this is how I can give back then I will.”

Jenine - Phoenix

Jenine 43 , was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer this past February. She lives at home with her soon to be 16 year old daughter. She moved to Phoenix recently from Long Island to be closer to her mom and then found out she had cancer. She says treatment is much better here in AZ than in NY. She is undergoing chemotherapy and will have surgery the second week of July.

Latarsha - Phoenix

Latarsha, 39 was diagnosed with Breast cancer in November 2009.  She lives at home with her Honor Roll student son Trevor, age 11.  Her daughter, an Honor Roll student at U of A , will be staying with her this summer. We will be helping her for the months of June & July as she is almost finished with treatment.

Tamme - Mesa

Tamme 38, was diagnosed in August of 2009 with Breast Cancer. It is now stage 4 and has metastasized to her bones. She is receiving chemo every two weeks at Cancer Treatment Center of America. Her son Seth is 9 years old. Tamme is an RN at the Maricopa County Hospital in the emergency department. She found out about Singleton Moms from her neighbor Susan who is one of our Success Moms.

Patricia - Mesa

Patricia 50, was diagnosed with Breast Cancer this past February. She has already had surgery and is starting chemo on May 11th. She has 2 grown daughters helping her and a 15 year old son living at home.

Angela - Phoenix

Angela 30,  was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in December of 2006. Her doctor has told her that her cancer is “very curable” with treatment. Angela started chemotherapy the 3rd week of May and will go every Friday for 2 months.  Her two daughters, Jiovahna 10 and Jazzy 7, will be headed to LA for the summer to spend time with their Paternal Grandparents so that she can get better.  Angela has been paired with Singleton Moms Care Coordinator Yolanda.