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My sister is in the ICU with a tumor, please help 🙏🏻
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Catastrophic Loss
Massachusetts
Created October 16th, 2020

My sister, Anna Herdlein, has always been the most caring, loving, funny, intelligent, and healthy person I knowUnfortunately, just two short months ago, she started developing some abdominal issues which caused her severe pain. Shesought professional help. After many doctor and emergency room visits, Anna underwent minor surgery to relieve her symptomsThe surgery uncovered problems more severe than our family could have ever imagined, revealing that Anna’s abdomen was riddled with lesions and a fast-growing tumor. As of now, due to the complications from the lesions and tumorAnna is in the Intensive Care Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. She has yet to receive an official diagnosis for the lesions and tumor in her abdomen, but we are hoping for the best.

 

Anna’s academic and professional life has always been focused on helping others. In 2013, received her B.A. in psychology from the University of Iowawhere she also studied Swahili. During her time at Iowa, Anna was a first-rate student. Most notable was her research with faculty studying mental health treatment issues, an unusual activity for an undergraduate.Clearly, Anna’s professors saw something special in her. This fall, Anna began a graduate certificate program at UMass Lowell in public health. After only a few weeks in class, Anna’s public health professor is already speaking her praises.

 

In her careerAnna has continued her dedication to communityserviceShe has worked in residential mental health treatment centers and most recentlyshe did service work with Americorp,conducting trainings about harm reduction. In addition, Anna has done volunteer work in needle exchanges anfood banks, among other organizationsOne of her favorite volunteer activities was with the Brown Dog Coalition, a Massachusetts animal rescue organization, where she fostered dogs in need of temporary homes prior to adoption. Anyone who knows Anna knows about her love of dogs. Of course, community service work doesn’t always pay the bills so on weekends Anna works double-shifts at the Cheesecake Factory.

 

As you might imagine, Anna’s medical bills are starting to mount, and her medical insurance will not cover all of them. I am asking—my family is asking—for your help to pay these bills. Please honor Anna’s community service and her life by making a donation to this fund for Anna’s medical expenses. Anna turns 30 on October 19th so a donation would also be a wonderful birthday present. No amount is too small. We know Anna will be grateful, and so will my family and I.

 

Many thanks for your support!

 

Matthew Herdlein and the Herdlein Family

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Melissa Poston
Melissa Poston donated $100

Anna you are an amazing friend - we are devastated by this news. We are thinking of you and your family. We love you! - Mel & Adrian

4 years ago
Ellen Friedman
Ellen Friedman donated $50
4 years ago
Julia Pappacena
Julia Pappacena donated $50

All the best for Anna and her family and partner!

4 years ago
Pamela Purdy
Pamela Purdy donated $100

Thinking of you all and wishing Anna a speedy recovery. ❤️ Pam and Kevin Purdy

4 years ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $20

❤️

4 years ago
Molly Friedman Cowan
Molly Friedman Cowan donated $20

Sending all of my love and warm thoughts your way, Anna! I’ll be thinking of you.

4 years ago
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Hilary Sheppard donated $50
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Chelsey Tank donated $20
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