5. Testimonials
“I live in a mobile home that I own. I had
been working part time but chemo required
me to leave my job. This funding has
enabled me to refinance my car bringing my
payment down [so I can afford it]. I thank
you so very much. With great respect.”
~ Donna ~
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
11. Testimonials
“I am 42 years old and have never been
married and live alone. I didn’t know
how I was going to be able to pay all
the extra medical bills. Thank you so
much for your program. I’m blessed to
have received your help.”
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
16. Testimonials
“Words cannot even begin to express the
emotional relief and comfort coming from
knowing some financial help was coming.
PIFF is a godsend!”
~ Kathy ~
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
21. Testimonials
“The health insurance for my job was
scaled back greatly, so the financial
burden was tough. PIFF came through
in a tremendous way. Thank you so
much for the help.”
~ Willeen ~
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
26. Testimonials
“PIFF helped pay our mortgage and car
payments while my medical bills were
increasing. That was such a relief and
helped reduce our financial stress.”
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
27. King Sponsors
Associated Bank
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
The Breast Center of Suburban Imaging
Hope Chest Breast Center of North
Memorial
IBM Storage
Madeline Gartner Surgery
Maple Grove Hospital
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
28. King Sponsors
Mercy Radiation Therapy Center
Merwin Home Medical
MMKR & Co. P.A.
North Radiation Therapy Center
RBC Wealth Management
Specialists in General Surgery
Unity Radiation Therapy Center
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
29. Testimonials
“I worried about my electric bill that
wouldn’t get paid because my job was
hourly. If I didn’t work, I didn’t get
money to pay for expenses. PIFF helped
ease that stress. I was astonished that
such a program existed.”
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
30. Queen Sponsors
David Ruebeck, MC
Digitek Computer Products
DS&B, Ltd
Eisai, Inc.
FiveStar Wealth Management
FujiFilm
Imation
Insperity
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
31. Queen Sponsors
Jean Buller
John & Jean Pupkes
Minnesota Oncology
Rebecca Brown, RE/MAX Results &
Steve Morris Wintrust Mortgage
Sanofi
Timothy Schaefer, MD
US Bank
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
32. Steering Committee
Thank you for the countless hours you
dedicated to make this event a success!
Michelle Morey
Sheila Adams
Scott Bissen
Joe Boston
Dana Carlson, M.D.
Mickyla Constance
Tom Dupont
Madeline Gartner, MD
Jean Pupkes
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
34. Go-Getters Committee
Our small army of thoughtful, committed citizens…
Jennea Botts
Rebecca Brown
Jody Christiansen
Cathy DeCheine
Troy & Wendy Ethen
Dan Gregorich
Erica Hanson
Michelle M. Hanson
Michelle Hanson, Sr.
Lisa Hurt
Bri Jones
Michelle Morey
Erin Nakielski
Stef Pennaz
Kristin Petrie
Deb Schlueter
Lauren Segelbaum
JoAnn Simon
Beth Strong
Sandy VandenEinde
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
35. Testimonials
“The month I received PIFF funds to
make the house payment is probably a
huge contributor to the fact that I am
still in my house today.”
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
37. Friend us on Facebook
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Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
38. Testimonials
“The grant is so helpful because I had $3500
of out of pocket expenses, which didn’t
include rides or transportation to
appointments or parking and time off work.”
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
40. Pick Your Trip Vacation Raffle
$100
tickets
ONLY 108
TICKETS SOLD
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
41. Wall of Wine…
$20/pick
The value of the wine ranges
from $10 to $100.
Cross your fingers and pick a
number – nobody walks away
empty handed!
Wine cannot be opened
at the event.
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
43. Testimonials
“I have a large deductible and I work with my
husband who is self-employed. Due to the
economy, business is very slow. When I was
informed of your program, I felt like a part of
a monkey was off my back, and I feel very
grateful for the help. Thank you so much!”
~ Mindy ~
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
47. Testimonials
“It gave us hope when we were in
desperation. We knew that someone
cared about us. I am very grateful for
the assistance from ‘Pay it Forward’
during my recovery from breast cancer.”
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
53. Testimonials
“I am a 31 year old mother of three young children
and two teenage children diagnosed with Stage 3
breast. I have had to cut down my hours at work and
when I had surgery I had to take a leave. I’m not sure
when I will be able to return. So, your gift has been
extremely helpful financially. We really appreciate.”
~ Anne ~
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
58. Testimonials
“I had just received a week’s worth of
mail and found seven medical bills to
pay. PIFF relieved a lot of my stress
and concern/anxiety over these
medical bills. Thank you very kindly!”
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
62. Testimonials
“Stress is a leading cause of illness and a
powerful inhibitor of healing. PIFF lifted
the incredible financial burden that was
weighing on me, and allowed me to face
recovery with a positive attitude.”
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
65. Testimonials
“I appreciate so much the help you have given
me. You need to know how much you have eased
my stress. I thank you all. I hope when this is all
behind me I will be able to help someone else get
through this nightmare. I never would have
guessed I would even be here a year ago so I am
taking every day as a gift. My life can never be
the same but I can adjust the sails.”
~ Lynette ~
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
69. Testimonials
“My husband lost his job shortly after I started
chemo treatments. It was very hard to lose my
house after missing only three payments and a
house my husband and I built with our two
hands. I will have medical bills for years to come,
but I am trying to keep the cancer away! This
program is a great help. Thanks very much.”
~ Tracy ~
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
72. Friend us on Facebook
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73. Testimonials
“No one expects a breast cancer
diagnosis at age 29. Both my husband
and father-in-law had just been laid off.
The gift allowed me to focus on my
treatment and recovery.”
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
75. Pick Your Trip Vacation Raffle
$100
tickets
ONLY 108
TICKETS SOLD
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
76. Testimonials
“My husband did not have any vacation days so every
hour, every day he took off work to come with me to
treatment was without pay. This caused much stress in
our household, as we both worried about extra medical
costs and had to justify him taking off every time he went
to appointments with me. Cancer is devastating to the
entire family. Thank you to PIFF. You made a huge
difference in my recovery by taking care of some of the
financial obligations.”
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
~ Brenda ~
77. Wall of Wine…
$20/pick
The value of the wine ranges
from $10 to $100.
Cross your fingers and pick a
number – nobody walks away
empty handed!
Wine cannot be opened
at the event.
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.
79. Testimonials
“I was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer
in February and let go from my job in July
2010. I have been the lucky recipient of PIFF
and it was a blessing that for one month, we
get some breathing room. The financial
hardship of cancer and does affect my quality
of life. Thank you all.”
~ Marsha ~
Cancer doesn’t care if you get behind on your bills. We do.