#019:What to do When life Doesn't Go According to Plan

 In episode 19, Olivia (Fecteau) Hiltbrand talks about two BIG plot twists that have happened in her life. Olivia is a former journalist who has decided to switch careers and go to law school. In October 2020, she was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive blood cancer, T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma.  

If you know someone who has cancer and you want to help, Olivia says the best thing to do is ask what that person needs.

Helpful gifts Olivia suggests:

• Comfortable blanket 
• Socks
• Slippers
• Phone with long charger cord
• Books
• Text random photos of cute animals 
• Premade meals 

*Also, she reminds everyone to not forget about the caregiver. 

Olivia's Recommended Links: 

• RIP Medical Debt- An organization that helps wipe out medical debt with the help of donations. They buy debt in bundles,  millions of dollars at a time at a fraction of the original cost. https://ripmedicaldebt.org/ 
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society- https://www.lls.org/
• Instagram @TheCancerPatient - Online Community for cancer patients 

Follow Olivia: 

Twitter: @oliviafecteau
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OliviaFecteauNews