Hold the Light
for Stephanie

A support page for those who have asked how to help Sharron remain close to her daughter during Stephanie's treatment journey.

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Their story

Sharron's place is beside her daughter.

Just weeks after the loss of her beloved husband, Sharron's family received another life-changing blow. Her daughter, Stephanie, was diagnosed with Stage III adenocarcinoma involving her gallbladder and bile ducts.

While the cancer cannot be cured, every treatment now focuses on giving Stephanie the greatest possible quality of life, creating meaningful moments together, and surrounding her with extraordinary care, hope, and love.

Right now, Sharron's place is beside her daughter.

Many friends and loved ones have asked how they can help. One of the greatest gifts is allowing Sharron to remain close to Stephanie during treatments, procedures, and the countless conversations with physicians that no mother wants to miss.

Staying near Barnes Hospital brings unavoidable travel and lodging expenses, yet being present beside Stephanie is something no price can measure.

How your support helps

Your support makes it possible for Sharron to remain near Stephanie throughout treatment.

Gifts may help with:

  • Lodging near Barnes Hospital during Stephanie's treatments and procedures
  • Meals while traveling to and from the hospital, or waiting during long appointment days
  • Transportation, parking, and the travel costs of staying close
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A note from Sharron

Over the years, I have spent my life helping others walk through grief and trauma. I never imagined our own family would face so much in such a short time. Today, my place is beside my daughter.

Thank you for every prayer, every kind word, every shared page, and every act of generosity. Each one allows me to spend less time worrying about logistics and more time doing what matters most: being her mom.

With love and gratitude, Sharron

Her words

A mug with Stephanie's words.

A white mug printed with a photograph of Stephanie beside a waterfall and the words: Wear the dress. Love deeply. Live today.
Wear the dress.
Love deeply.
Live today.

It is how Stephanie lives: hold nothing back, love the people around you, and make the most of today.

The mug carries her photograph and her words, and choosing one helps Sharron stay close to her through treatment.

A portion of each mug, after production and fulfillment costs, helps Sharron remain close to Stephanie. If you are able, a direct donation provides the most immediate support.

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Updates

Follow Stephanie's journey.

Sharron shares updates here so she does not have to repeat the same news to everyone.

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If you are able to give, any amount helps.

If you are not able to give, sharing this page, sending love, and keeping Sharron, Stephanie, and their family in your prayers also matters.

Thank you for your love, your compassion, and for helping hold this family close during such a difficult season.

About this support page

Transparency and purpose.

Sharron's journal remains the place for updates and ways to follow Stephanie's journey.

This page exists because many friends and loved ones asked how they could help Sharron remain beside Stephanie throughout treatment. Gifts here go directly to Sharron to help cover the practical costs of caregiving and staying close during this time.

Funds are used only for expenses connected to supporting Stephanie during her care, including lodging, transportation, meals, parking, and the day-to-day costs that continue while Sharron is with her daughter.