Sunday, April 10, 2005

IBEW Local 46 (Seattle WA) Hall to Host Benefit for Cancer Victim

Good News, Bad News

Life was already tough enough for Renton's Katie Rippon. Now, it's gotten tougher. Rippon, who was diagnosed with breast cancer 17 months ago, has been told the cancer has spread to her brain.

The good news? Because the diagnosis came just before she was going to be laid off from her job she was able to go on long-term disability.

The bad news? Her disability income isn't enough to cover basic living expenses. But her employer paid for her medical insurance through March. Someone else is now picking up that cost.

And here's a little more good news: Members of Cherri's Angels, an American Cancer Society Relay for Life team, are holding an auction April 30 to raise money for the relay. The event is scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. at the IBEW Local 46 Hall, 19802 62nd Ave. S., Kent. Tickets are $5 and proceeds from the ticket sale and from the sale of some auction items will benefit Rippon.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

that was my mommy :[
rip november 8,1968-april 25,2006
we love you will all of our hearts and will never forget your clumsyness..
thats probably were i got it from.
love,amber.

Anonymous said...

i remember this dance. it was amazing. and we raised a lot of money for her surgery. she will be missed.
RIP, mommy):