"Making a living as a performer has been terribly exciting and wonderful, but steady work is rare and as soon as one job ends, the search for the next job begins. Dealing with such an uncertain life is difficult enough, but being diagnosed with breast cancer created a situation that I was unable to handle on my own. I have begun chemotherapy, will undergo surgery in the near future, and am looking to at least a year's worth of medical treatment to fight the cancer. The health insurance I gained from working my many musical theater jobs this year was scheduled to end and the thought of purchasing health insurance while having cancer terrified me.

Unable to physically continue my usual performing jobs due to treatment, I turned to Circle of Hope to help me find a way to meet the financial hardships I now face due to medical costs and lack of work. Circle of Hope has become the 'spark at the end of a long tunnel' for me by providing help with my insurance premiums and doctor co-pays. Colleen and Jennifer have also offered such amazing support and kind words that mean so much to me as I face this scary and uncertain time. I can sleep much easier knowing that I will be able to afford my treatment and focus my attention on staying as healthy as possible and getting well. Thank you, Circle of Hope!"