We are a part of a group of individuals who are organizing a fund-raising effort called “Fighting 4 Fitz.” On Thursday, March 3, and Saturday, March 5, 2011, we are running a two-part fundraiser for Jessi FitzRandolph.  Jessi is a Verona native and the sister of gold medal speed skater Casey FitzRandolph.

In July of 2010, Jessi was diagnosed with stage II infiltrating ductal carcinoma (breast cancer). A few months ago she found that the cancer had spread to her bones—a stage IV breast cancer diagnosis that is presently incurable with conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. As a result, Jessi is currently receiving alternative therapy in Germany to combat her disease. Unfortunately, because she is seeking a cure outside of conventional medicine, all of her expenses will be out-of-pocket. Our goal in these fund-raising events is to help ease this burden so that Jessi and her family can find a cure. Every penny made in this fund-raising effort will go towards the travel and alternative treatment expenses necessary to find a cure for Jessi.