VCUM calls for support of woman with cancer calls for support of woman with cancer

Valley Churches United Mission has asked for direct support for former Roaring Camp General Store employee Amanda “Mandy” Beyett, who is suffering from terminal cancer.
Beyett, a 35-year San Lorenzo Valley resident, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 and underwent radiation and a lumpectomy. Doctors gave her five years to live, and she set out to beat the odds. On June 19 this year, however, she collapsed and was returned to the hospital.
Her diagnosis was worse than expected. She learned that her breast cancer had metastasized into her lungs and liver, tumors had grown around her heart and the cancer had gotten into her bones. Doctors have told her she has a survival time of two to three years.
Beyett cannot return to work and has minimal temporary income — VCUM said she needs financial help to pay her bills, buy food and cover the cost of doctor and medication co-payments.
Beyett and her son, Reuben, have volunteered at VCUM throughout the years during fundraisers and winter storms. So a special fund has been set up at Valley Churches United Mission to help support Beyett through her difficult times.
Tax-deductable donations to the fund will be 100 percent used for her expenses, VCUM leaders say.
Cash and checks earmarked “Amanda” can be dropped off at VCUM, 9400 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond, or mailed to P.O. Box 367, Ben Lomond, CA 95005.
For information: 336-8258, ext. 221.