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Newton Local 863 Fundraiser
Dec 27, 2014

We are writing to ask for support of our brother, Chris Lessard and his beautiful family in their time of need. The Newton Firefighters Association along with the Newton Firefighters Children’s Fund will be hosting a fundraiser on January 10, 2015 for the Lessard family.

Chris is a 7-year veteran of the Newton Fire Department who has served 8 years in the United States Marine Corp, including a tour of duty in Iraq. An active member of the Newton Firefighters Executive board, he has volunteered countless hours of his time to our Local since the day he joined our ranks, and is known for his selfless work as the Program Director of the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes.

Chris’s wife, Dora has battled and beaten breast cancer for 8 years. This past July, however, Dora was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastasized cancer and is once again fighting for her life. Besides the physical and emotional toll the Lessard family has endured over the years, the financial cost has reached a critical point. Even with the best health insurance, the financial impact of one’s battle with cancer can be enormous. This is why we are asking for your help.

Sadly, most of us, either ourselves or with a loved one, have faced the devastating diagnosis of cancer in our lives. The feelings of shock, anger, and fear of the unknown is enough to bring the strongest of people to their knees. As firefighters we know this all too well. Now, imagine going through this four times with cancer in the last 8 years. This is what the Lessard Family has had to endure.

In 2006, Dora was first diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing a single mastectomy in 2007 she was believed to be cancer free. The family enjoyed several years of good health, including the birth of their daughter Chiara, now six years old. Unfortunately, in 2011 cancer was detected in Dora’s remaining breast, which was removed as part of her treatment. It was also discovered that Dora had a certain gene deficiency that puts her at high risk for cancer, thus resulting in many more surgeries. To date, she has had nine surgeries and suffers from the long-term physical and emotional effects. Surviving yet another round of cancer, the Lessard family moved on with life, building the family and home that they had always wanted, only to be hit again with the devastating news that the cancer had once again returned and had spread into her lungs. In August, Dora began chemotherapy and continues to battle this horrific disease with such courage and will to live that she is an inspiration to everyone who knows her.

In response, The Newton Firefighters Association and The Newton Firefighters Children’s Fund are hosting an evening of fundraising on January 10, 2015. Please join us, along with Mark Morris and the Catunes, for an incredible night filled with good friends, great food, drinks, music and celebration of life. We want to make this a night to remember for the Lessard Family.

For more information or to make a donation:

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/Lessard/lessard-family-fundraiser

To purchase tickets:

See attached flier (please post) or visit us on Facebook at Fundraiser for the Lessard Family (hosted by Diane Nealon)

Fraternally,

Tom Lopez
President
Newton Firefighters Association


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IAFF Local 739
P.O. Box 586
Lynn, MA 01903
  781-599-1085

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