My Nonprofit Reviews

In 2013 I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Double Mastectomy, reconstruction and chemo. I thought I had beat this beast, I thought I was good to go, But I wrong. August of 2018, I went to the doctor with what I thought was a back ache, however it was not your normal back ache. I quickly found out that I had a compression fracture in my t7 vertebrae. How at 42? well because the cancer I thought was gone had metastasized to my spine and also my hip. So here I am again, fighting this beast. Fighting this beast was different this time. Different treatment, different meds and different company. You see in 2013 I was married, I had the extra support financially. I had no worries about how I would pay bills, how I would make ends meet or how I would care for my kids. In 2016 my husband and I ended our marriage of 12 years. I knew it was for the best, I knew it was going to be a different life, but I never thought that cancer would return.

I was introduced to Jills Wish in 2015, thought WOW so amazing program. What and amazing women! I was able to see and learn about Jill as a friend, a sister, a daughter and a wife. Jill became someone that I wanted to have in my corner. The smile that could light up the world. The stories of strength and determination. I remember at Jill's funeral here in Michigan there was standing room only. I remember watching the tears mixed with smiles on friends and loved ones faces. I remembered hugging class mates of Jill's, I remember after the evening of celebrating Jill's life feeling as if I had just met this women for myself.
It was December of 2018 that I was notified that I was going to be a recipient of Jill's wish. With this I was able to have the extra financial help during this beast. Thank you so much to the Jill's wish foundation for helping my family. Love and prayers to all cancer patients and to those that give to such an amazing organization.
Kimberly Kantz
Hartland Michigan