Treatment, Hotels, and Flights -- oh my!

In two days my amazing partner (Rich) and I will set course again for Houston, TX.  Since the relapse in May it has been decided that my cancer is not growing fast enough to throw in another toxic treatment (yay!).  Therefore, we are attempting the EBV+ vaccine again, and THIS time around I will be put on the relapse arm opposed to the remission arm in hopes that this arm will wreak more havoc on the cancer.

Attempting another treatment to Texas is exciting (another chance for this treatment to work) but a bit financially stressful.  Therefore I just wanted to thank everyone who has sent their positive vibes, opened their hearts, and have also opened their wallets for us to make this trip possible.  I am so humbled, grateful, and words can never express how appreciative I am for the kindness of so many individuals out there.

Originally we had hoped Corporate Angels which is a wonderful organization that flies cancer patients for free would be able to score us a flight.  However, they were unable to find a flight in the areas of our departure and arrivals in the days we need for treatment.  So, the wonderful and talented Ms. Liz Masson, generously offered her wonderful miles to me and Rich -- and we have our first flight booked!!

 Ms. Jola & Ms. Liz

We leave Wednesday (October 12th) for TX at dawn and leave Thursday (October 13th) at dawn so I am able to make my night shift on Thursday at my internship.  Orginially Rich and I wanted to fly in and out the same day; however, with this round of treatment and the obversvation period it is literally impossible for us to find a flight to arrive there and then late enough to leave to have all the tests, obversvation, ect, complete -- we would most likely miss our flight.

Therefore we had to make the decision to stay over Wednesday night, something we were not sure how we were financially going to be able to handle.  Luckily, some amazing and ridiculously generous people, in addition to Ms. Masson and her miles, donated money in the last two weeks and we will just have enough to stay at a hotel Wednesday, eat, and enough for cab fare.  I am so incredibly lucky for these people as they are making this trip possible.

So! Huge, huge thanks to: Ms. Judy Kilty, Ms. Alyson Weissman, Ms. Barbara Chambers, Ms. Katy Cooper, Mr. James Oheir, Ms. Alannah DiBona, Ms. Courtney Forsberg, Ms. Linda Davidson, Ms. Ruth Henry, Mr. Chris Carr, and Ms. Michelle McDonald.  Without all of you, and Ms. Masson, Rich and I would not  make this trip, nor would I receive this form of treatment.  I will be forever grateful for all of you and your hearts.

The last thing I absolutely hate to do on my blog is ask for any charity.  However, the trips to Texas this fall were very last minute as we didn't know when my cells would be ready.  With this first trip booked and ready to roll we are now attempting to figure out the second part of this treatment.  To complete this round Rich and I have to make our way down again on October 26th for the second infusion.

Therefore we are asking again: if there is ANYONE out there who has frequent flier miles that they would be willing to donate, or money towards the PayPal account for our next and final trip down to TX, we thank you in advance.  If you have left a comment on the blog that you'd like to donate (I believe there is a Cara out there who said she would like to), I am having trouble finding you! So please, email me at: RebekahFurey@mac.com to discuss any details.  Again, we thank all of you for sending positive vibes, opening your hearts, and your pockets.  My health and semi-normal life has continued because of each and every one of you.

Thank you again.
Sending Love and Light,

B.