Our Moms

Each month we will spotlight one of our moms so that you may learn a little more about her story.

Jennifer - Mesa

Two years ago, after being a stay-at-home mom to her three beautiful children for eleven years, Jennifer went through an unexpected and painful divorce. But Jennifer didn’t let the divorce get her down; she decided to look towards the future and went back to school. She hadn’t chosen a major yet but was leaning in the direction of a career in Medical Records.

All of this came to an abrupt halt in March of this year when she was diagnosed with triple negative stage 3b breast cancer, a rare form of the disease. She immediately had a lumpectomy and began TAC chemotherapy every 21 days. It has been a very exhausting course of treatment for her, “The phrase sick and tired has taken on a new meaning since being diagnosed”, said Jennifer. Jennifer’s last treatment was on August 3rd, but because she has tested positive for the breast cancer gene she will be going in for surgery the first week in September to have a full hysterectomy followed by 35 radiation treatments.
 
Jennifer has been unable to work through her treatment and is not receiving the child support or alimony due, so she has had to move in with her former in-laws.  Unfortunately, the living conditions are very cramped and undesirable.  While talking about her living situation she said, “It’s frustrating; I can’t support my family on my own.”  Jennifer’s parents have been an amazing support system for her and are working diligently to close on a home for all of them to live in.  In the mean time Tara, Jennifer’s Singleton Moms Care Coordinator, has been bringing over meals and helping Jennifer pack for her move.  “The kids just love her” Jennifer says about Tara, “and she has been a great help to me.”  
 
Tara is new to the Singleton Moms Care Coordinator team and Jennifer is her first mom.  “I appreciate Singleton Moms opening up their arms to folks of all faith and walks of life to support women who need to honestly know they are not forgotten or alone”, said Tara.  Singleton Moms is extremely grateful to have her support.  Care Coordinators are a vital part of the organization and allow the organization the opportunity to maintain their hands on care.
 
Jennifer’s mom found Singleton Moms while online researching assistance for her daughter.  “I was so relieved to find out there was something like you out there” said Jennifer. “The meals have been a life saver and have made dinner time much easier.  Having Tara to help has been great! I am very grateful.”  Jennifer has a long road ahead of her but through it all she continues to look toward the future, onto a day, when she is cancer free and can begin to give back to other women like her.

Nicole H - Tempe

Nicole 40, like most of our moms is battling Breast Cancer.  She lives with her only son Nick 16.  Her mom just bought her a mobile home that is a perfect fit for the two of them.  She is scheduled to be done with treatment beginning of September.

Rebecca - Phoenix

Rebecca 48 is battling stage 3 Liver Cancer.  Her treatment has become more aggressive and she is having to deal with leaving her job.  She lives in an apartment with her 16 year old son Zeth. 

Kelly - Peoria

Kelly, 35, feels extremely blessed just to be alive. When originally diagnosed on October 21, 2008 with stage 4 colon cancer she was given 3 months to live. After an extremely aggressive surgery a month and a half later she and her three children moved in with her parents. Kelly has been receiving a very aggressive Chemotherapy since that time but has recently had to “take a break” because of a very painful “Chemo-rash” that has developed on the front of her body.

Latarsha - Phoenix

Latarsha, 39 was diagnosed with Breast cancer in November 2009.  She lives at home with her Honor Roll student son Trevor, age 11.  Her daughter, an Honor Roll student at U of A , will be staying with her this summer. We will be helping her for the months of June & July as she is almost finished with treatment.

Tamme - Mesa

Tamme 38, was diagnosed in August of 2009 with Breast Cancer. It is now stage 4 and has metastasized to her bones. She is receiving chemo every two weeks at Cancer Treatment Center of America. Her son Seth is 9 years old. Tamme is an RN at the Maricopa County Hospital in the emergency department. She found out about Singleton Moms from her neighbor Susan who is one of our Success Moms.

Patricia - Mesa

Patricia 50, was diagnosed with Breast Cancer this past February. She has already had surgery and is starting chemo on May 11th. She has 2 grown daughters helping her and a 15 year old son living at home.

Angela - Phoenix

Angela 30,  was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in December of 2006. Her doctor has told her that her cancer is “very curable” with treatment. Angela started chemotherapy the 3rd week of May and will go every Friday for 2 months.  Her two daughters, Jiovahna 10 and Jazzy 7, will be headed to LA for the summer to spend time with their Paternal Grandparents so that she can get better.  Angela has been paired with Singleton Moms Care Coordinator Yolanda.