Carol Wester
May 15, 1936 - October 3, 2007
Carol is the grandmother of my friends, Steph and Liz.
Steph shared these words about her grandma:
Grandma knew something was wrong when she started getting up to go to the bathroom at night much more than usual. She went to a urologist in late April 2003, and the urologist sent her straight to an oncologist. She was diagnosed in June 2003 with stage 4 ovarian cancer.
She went to Froedtert for a hysterectomy and, when in the surgery, the doctor also found spots on her liver and removed a section of her bowel. She may have had it in other areas as well, but she wasn’t all that upfront with her grandchildren. She went through chemo and radiation after surgery and was pronounced cancer free!...until the cancer came back December 2003. This cycle happened a few times until she finally succumbed to the awful disease on October 3, 2007.
I expected her to lose her hair and not feel well...but I also expected her to bounce back. She had been a fighter and always came out on top. I didn't expect her to lose her memory before she passed… Or for her to not beat it. I couldn't imagine her not being here for my wedding… or the birth of her first great-grandchild, etc. I remember thinking,"Why does this have to happen to someone who gives so much of herself to others?" Cancer sucks.
Steph added, "Grandma was an avid runner and will certainly be with you in spirit that day…. And for sure will not let you get away with walking. You can do it!"
In honor of her birthday, May 15, Carol will represent Mile 15.
Carol's family set up a run/walk in her memory. The funds go to the Carol Rose Wester Memorial Fund at Holy Family Memorial Cancer Care Center in Manitowoc. The money is used to lift the spirits of those going through chemotherapy. The learn more, visit the race
website: www.crwmemorial.com.
Steph shared these words about her grandma:
She went to Froedtert for a hysterectomy and, when in the surgery, the doctor also found spots on her liver and removed a section of her bowel. She may have had it in other areas as well, but she wasn’t all that upfront with her grandchildren. She went through chemo and radiation after surgery and was pronounced cancer free!...until the cancer came back December 2003. This cycle happened a few times until she finally succumbed to the awful disease on October 3, 2007.
I expected her to lose her hair and not feel well...but I also expected her to bounce back. She had been a fighter and always came out on top. I didn't expect her to lose her memory before she passed… Or for her to not beat it. I couldn't imagine her not being here for my wedding… or the birth of her first great-grandchild, etc. I remember thinking,"Why does this have to happen to someone who gives so much of herself to others?" Cancer sucks.
Steph added, "Grandma was an avid runner and will certainly be with you in spirit that day…. And for sure will not let you get away with walking. You can do it!"
In honor of her birthday, May 15, Carol will represent Mile 15.
Carol's family set up a run/walk in her memory. The funds go to the Carol Rose Wester Memorial Fund at Holy Family Memorial Cancer Care Center in Manitowoc. The money is used to lift the spirits of those going through chemotherapy. The learn more, visit the race
website: www.crwmemorial.com.
Make a donation in memory of Carol and others we have lost, those still fighting, and those who may one day be spared this fight because of what we‘re doing.
Give to make yourself a part of this historical effort.
Visit: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/andreavorpahl/stridingforacure
Give to make yourself a part of this historical effort.
Visit: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/andreavorpahl/stridingforacure
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