Unlike most CLL cases, Sandy's was very aggressive from the start.  Unfortunately, chemotherapy has not been effective in forcing a remission and in March 2009 the CLL in Sandy's body changed into something called Richter's Syndrome (or Richter's Transformation), which is rare and can be treated but has no known cure.  We are all praying for her.

Since March 5, 2009 there have been many complications and Sandy has been in the hospital for all but 11 days.  As a self-employed massage therapist Sandy has no income when she is hospitalized and cannot work.

We are hopeful that the doctors can get the disease in her body under control so she can receive a bone marrow transplant.  For now Sandy stays in the hospital, her medical bills are piling up and insurance only covers a fraction of the costs, which is where we’re asking for your help.

PPF, Inc. (Patty Pollatos Fund) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that teaches her family and friends how to raise money to help pay her primary bills and exorbitant medical bills.  The whole story is at www.ppfinc.org/AboutPPF.htm .

Please consider donating whatever you are able to.  No amount is too small.

Tax deductible donations can be made online at www.ppfinc.org/Ticket_orders.htm.

- Click on “Click this link to make Donations or Order Tickets for any of our Events.”
- Scroll to the bottom of the web page where it says "PPF Recipient's Donation…."
- Fill in the form and enter "SANDY SEVERIN" in the comments box.

- Click For a Print PDF Version of Sandy's Story.

Or mail a check to PPF, Inc. with "SANDY SEVERIN" on the memo line:

PPF, Inc.
11102 Eagletrace Court
New Market, MD 21774-6704