She buried her husband after a boating accident. Now she fights breast cancer
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Grace Sweeting-Rolle never imagined fighting cancer alone after the sudden death of her husband in a boating accident in June.
After his funeral in June, she had a mastectomy on her right breast in September and now faces the challenge of paying for chemotherapy.
With a GoFundMe, Rolle has already raised over $4,000 but is hoping for a donation of $25,000 as she continues to fight and recover.
Rolle’s husband, Luke, known as the ‘Conch man’ in Eleuthera, was one of two men who died when their boat hit a reef near Rose Island on June 8. Before his death, she discovered the mass and was tested, awaiting the results. But not long after, Luke was killed and she then changed her focus away from her health to making funeral plans.
“During this time, I was scheduled for a mammogram and a biopsy, which I did. Two weeks later, my children received news that the lumps were malignant. At this time, they did not inform me, as they were advised to deliver the news after my husband’s burial, [since] I was in an emotionally distraught state,” her GoFundMe read.
The right breast was removed along with lymph nodes in the underarm area.
Rolle is now completing a series of chemotherapy treatments.
“A special thank you to each and every one of you who donated to my cause. My mastectomy was a success, and I am now in the process of recovery, thanks to Dr. Francis and the amazing team at Spectrum. God is indeed great.
“However, my journey is not completely over, as I still have to complete chemotherapy. I will appreciate it if you guys continue to share my page and donate so that I can complete phase two of beating cancer.”
Click here to help: Support Grace’s Battle Against Breast Cancer
