On September 22nd, I will participate in the 15th Annual “Heat It To Beat It” event and you can be a part of it by making a donation on my fundraising page! This event was launched fifteen years ago to raise awareness and funds for research for a unique surgery and treatment of abdominal cancers.

The spread of cancer throughout the abdomen is known as peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC). A treatment called Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a highly effective, concentrated, heated chemotherapy that is delivered directly to the abdomen immediately after the surgical removal of advanced abdominal cancers.HIPEC helps eliminate any remaining cancer cells following the surgical removal of the disease. 

“Heat It To Beat It” refers to this heated chemotherapy that we use, which is essential in beating this type of cancer! This event is our vehicle to raise awareness and the necessary funds to continue advancing medicine through research and promoting this life saving treatment.

The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy is one of the top medical institutions in the United States that offers HIPEC treatment and is dedicating extensive research to increase HIPEC awareness and understanding within the medical community.

I am participating in Heat It To Beat It because I believe in the research Dr Sardi and his team is doing. They have the ability to change people's lives living with peritoneal carcinomatosis. I was told by 2 oncologists, in my area, there was nothing they could do for me and had 20-24 months. By the grace of God, I found Dr. Sardi. Within 1 week of sending my records for him to review, I had a consultation and was scheduled for HIPEC. On April 16, 2024, I had my surgery. What was supposed to be 8-10 hours, turned into almost 17 hours. Dr Sardi said the 2 other oncologists were wrong and had I not done the surgery, I would not be here today. Dr Sardi and his team are truly life savers. With your donation, they can continue their research and continue saving lives of those who have lost hope. I hope you will consider supporting this important cause by joining my team, registering to participate, or by directly making a donation!

Your support is appreciated!

To Donate, click on link below:

https://give.mdmercy.com/site/TR/Walkers/General?team_id=3490&pg=team&fr_id=1190