This web site is no
longer active. I am
currently hosting
it
myself
as a
sample
of my work.
MANY THANKS
to all our family and
friends who attended
and/or volunteered
at
the Spaghetti
Dinner
on
Sunday,
March 22, 2009
and made this
fundraiser such a
HUGE SUCCESS!
Thank you for
your
support of the
Christine
Kirsch
Cancer Fund!
*SADLY, CHRISTINE KIRSCH LOST HER BATTLE WITH CANCER ON 11/19/10.
THIS WEBSITE IS A TRIBUTE TO THE PEOPLE WHO CAME TOGETHER TO HELP
A PITTSBURGH FAMILY IN NEED, AS WELL AS A SAMPLE OF MY WORK.
Christine Kirsch Cancer Fund
A Pittsburgh woman is fighting a rare form of cancer.
Christine is a loving wife and mother of three young children.
About Christine: Christine Giuntini Kirsch, mother of three young children, is battling a rare form of cancer called Leiomyosarcoma (“LMS”). LMS is chemotherapy and radiation resistant. Recently, Chris’ cancer has rapidly metastasized to her lungs in the form of 35 tumors.
Chris has only been able to find one doctor at UPMC who is willing to try surgery. However, even this surgeon said there is very little hope that he will be effective in removing the tumors. LMS has invisible tentacles (cells), which means the surgeon must not only remove the tumors, but a large margin around each tumor. This surgery would likely leave her with very little lung tissue.
Fortunately, with the help of friends on her cancer board, Chris has been given a glimmer of hope. There is no cure, but these tumors can be lasered out of the lung leaving healthy lung tissue, and hopefully adding years to her life. This surgery can only be performed in Germany, and insurance will not cover this procedure. That is why, we ask you to help give Chris a chance to survive and to allow her three wonderful children and heroic husband the gift of having their Mother/Wife with them for every possible moment.
We invite you to sign our Guestbook to leave your good wishes for Christine Kirsch and her family. It is our hope that your greetings will help to brighton Christine's days ahead, as she recovers from her recent surgery in Germany. Thank you.
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Christine Kirsch Cancer Fund Video
Credits: YouTube Video created by Julie Snyder. Music: If You Believe.
Keyboards: Melanie Spagnolo,
Bass & Guitar: Dino Pandolfo,
Composed by: Jim Brickman.
Caitlin Kirsch sang
some beautiful songs as a
going-away gift to her
mom-before
her
mom left for surgery
in Germany. The family
has chosen to share
these beautiful songs
with you, too. Enjoy!
