Meet Rene and Robert! Rene worked in the industry for 10 years as a sales consultant, store manager and a sales manager. Her husband of 14 years Robert, who also worked for the same company for a few years was diagnosed with lung cancer and a brain tumor — the shocking diagnosis left him with decreased mobility and unable to work.
“Our lives were transforming every day,” Rene, who was now the sole financial provider. “I could no longer work 60 hours a week and lead my team, I was spending more time at the doctors’ and at the chemo and radiation therapy sessions with Robert.”
Less working hours and medical treatment and doctor visit bills were a challenge. A decision was also made to move closer to their family. “Moving to a smaller house became a need instead of a want,” Rene said.
Rene recalled reading about the Floor Covering Industry Foundation in FCW. Rene and Robert turned to FCIF—and the foundation was there to help.
“The Foundation gave us assistance beyond our expectations,” she offered, adding that FCIF helped the family with paying for treatment and even affording house payments. “They assisted with medical, everyday bills and food. Everyone we worked with at The Foundation was so compassionate, understanding and communicated with us on a regular basis.”
Rene added, “If anyone is going through hard times and needs a hand, I highly recommend that they reach out to the Floor covering foundation for assistance. There is no reason to suffer in silence. We lost a lot because of cancer, we gained a loving livable lifestyle from the help of the Floor Covering Industry Foundation.”