She was refused for the transplant in Alberta. However, a Cincinnati doctor who specializes in treating this rare cancer has stepped up to do it. The problem is, it could cost her parents more than a million dollars for the transplant and post-operative treatment. There’s also no guarantee the government will reimburse them for their expenses.
So the family has taken matters into their own hands and is trying to raise the money themselves. If you want to help, go to the Guitars for Greta music festival on April 30, or donate at this Go Fund Me page.
I spoke with Greta’s mom, Lindsey Marofke, to hear their story. My full interview with her is below:
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