When Kathy of Rome, Georgia was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer and stage 4 liver cancer, financial circumstances changed for her and her husband, Johnny. They did not know how they would pay for their household expenses in addition to Kathy’s medical bills that were starting to accumulate.
Kathy has worked in the flooring industry for 17 years as a warper operator, creeler, and material handler. She was attracted to the flooring industry because of the steady income and set schedule, which would allow her to have time with her two small children. Kathy has always enjoyed spending time with her family, which now includes seven grandchildren.
Kathy is currently in remission; however, she receives an immunotherapy drug every six weeks to help keep the cancer at bay. She learned of the Floor Covering Industry Foundation from a non-profit cancer support organization. FCIF was able to help Kathy and her husband Johnny with their mortgage and medical care during her treatment. Kathy shared, “This grant has blessed my life beyond measure. It kept me from losing my home and to be able to pay medical bills. I cannot thank FCIF enough.”