Update: June 4,2023

Hi All! Olivia here. Wow what a journey this has been, I can't thank you all enough for the support I've received through friends, family and strangers! I've had no idea how long this journey would be or the impact it would make on my life. Unfortunately I'm not as far along in the healing process as I would like, although my cancer is in remission. I am currently in the maintenance phase of my treatment plan for Leukemia (A.L.L.) which consists on daily chemo pills, one a week methotrexate, high dose steroids, IV chemo once a month as well as a spinal tap with chemo every 3 months (Until August 2024). In April I experienced some issues with my right shoulder, after a month of pain I ended up getting an MRI and found out I have developed necrosis (also known as AVN) in my right shoulder. Unfortunately there is no treatment or cure for this condition, as the blood is cut off from the bone and it just dies. It's extremely painful and I have little to no mobility in that joint - (the last x-ray showed that the joint was fully collapsed). I'll need a full shoulder replacement over the next few months to be able to manage pain and hopefully regain mobility. Just 2 weeks after finding this information out I started showing signs in my left shoulder as well as left hip, I've had my right hip x-rayed as well and it's also showing deterioration. This is all caused from the heavy use of steroids in my treatment plan. It's been hard. I was finally finding the road to a slow, yet steady recovery, but now this. I'm sorry I've been distant but I honestly don't really know how to deal with facing all of this. If you feel inclined to support me during this time I will be, as I already am, eternity grateful. Any funds received will go directly towards my medical deductibles, upcoming needed medical supplies for joint replacement surgeries, cost associated with recovery and living costs. I love you guys, feel free to reach out anytime, I'm still here.
xo,

Olivia

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Olivia Sherif makes our world more beautiful, from her art that decorates the walls of Rivertown, the drinks she creates behind the bar at GunRunner, to her free spirit that inspires us all to stay true to ourselves. She’s one-of-a-kind, and right now she needs our support.

On October 11, 2021, after a month of missing work with an unknown illness, Olivia found out she has leukemia. That same day, she was admitted to Vanderbilt Medical Center’s Critical Care Tower in the Myelosuppression/Stem Cell Transplant Unit for treatment. She will stay there for a month, after which treatment will continue for an undetermined amount of time. All that means a ton of medical expenses piling up during a time where she won't be able to work.

But, you can help!

To ease this financial burden on her, Olivia's friends are asking for donations of whatever amount you can give. No amount is too little.

We send you thanks in advance for showing your love for someone who means so much to the Shoals community.

- friends who love Olivia

* We may increase our goal as we learn about additional treatment costs.

Help Olivia Beat Leukemia

By Rowan Finnegan

Help Olivia Beat Leukemia

Help Olivia cover medical costs and loss of income during her fight against cancer.