Jane was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in May 2017, and since then her life has changed drastically. A 30-year veteran of the floor covering industry, Jane worked the last 13 years with a flooring manufacturer. Before she was diagnosed with cancer, she had plans to retire in a couple of years.
She and her husband, Steve, now have mounds of medical bills and they weren’t sure they would be able to make it financially. Soon after she was diagnosed with brain cancer, Steve broke his leg and they struggled even more. With both out of work, life has been difficult.
Steve shared, “Everyone kept telling me I should get help, but I thought we could handle it on our own. After spending all our savings on medical bills, we were drained. Luckily, we were connected to the Floor Covering Industry Foundation and were awarded a grant to help with medical care and housing expenses. I couldn’t believe something like that existed, and we are extremely grateful for it”. Because of the Floor Covering Foundation, Jane and Steve can enjoy the time they have together.