In Support of The Retherford Family
A Little Help, A Lot of Hope ❤️🙏🏼
*•As many of you know, in just a couple of weeks, I will undergo bilateral mastectomies due to illnesses that are all too familiar to this world. Along side of the obvious, are some unresolved lymphatic issues, severe anemia, memory and bone issues. Some of which is still an “unsolved mystery,” and are on a “wait and watch” or “surveillance” for now.•*
My name is Jess. I’m a mom to four beautiful children, a grandmother to two amazing grandchildren, and a dedicated healthcare professional of over 20 years. Never in a million years did I imagine I’d find myself on the other side of healthcare, as the patient. Especially not in this shape.
After two and a half years of health struggles, asking for help is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. I’ve always been the giver, but now I’m learning to let go, trust God, and let Him be the Waymaker I know He is. ❤️
How You Can Help
Right now, our family needs three things:
● Prayers for healing, strength, and peace.
● Helping hands during surgery and recovery.
● Financial support to ease the unexpected burden this journey brings.
Where Donations Will Go
Any contributions will help cover:
● Transportation to Augusta from Emanuel County for appointments and treatment.
● Pre-operative needs, recovery supplies, and necessities.
● Health insurance premiums while I’m away from work.
● Copays, out-of-pocket medical expenses, and other essential bills while I’m unable to earn an income.
I don’t have a specific fundraising goal. I simply used the amount recommended by this platform to get started.
Our Biggest Hope ❤️
My goal is to reduce the financial stress and worry surrounding this journey so I can focus on healing and what matters most: spending precious time with my children and grandchildren.
If you feel led to donate, share this page, offer a helping hand, or simply lift our family up in prayer, please know that every act of kindness means more than words can express.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing beside us during this difficult chapter. We are trusting God to carry us through, one day at a time.
With love and gratitude,
Jess & Family 🙏🏼❤️
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- Created Oct 10, 2026
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