Benefit Dance For Ellyn Dickson

Salisbury Elks Lodge #817

Friday, April 1, 2011 from 7:00-10:00 PM

Ellyn Dickson was only in her late 30’s when she was first diagnosed with cervical cancer. After a brave fight with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, she was declared to be in remission. This fall, Ellyn and her family joyously celebrated the 3 year mark for being cancer free; however, just weeks later, Ellyn unexpectedly had to return to the doctor due to unexplained back pain. It was then that she learned that the cancer had returned and she was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer.

In December, Ellyn had 5 Cyberknife Radiation treatments. She landed in the hospital on Christmas Eve for 5 days with severe pain and an infection. She began chemotherapy and it wasn’t long until she started the emotional process of losing her hair. She felt good though, and looked even better! Then more pain settled in and she was ambulanced to Beebe Medical Center. Here she was told that the tumor was not responding to the radiation and chemotherapy treatments. She is not progressing like they had hoped, as the tumor is surrounding many organs causing other complications.

Ellyn Dickson has always been known for her willingness to help others and her generous contributions to the school and community. She is well known within the Elk’s swimming community as a volunteer, Chairperson for the swim committee, and even became certified as an official when the team needed help. She is an outgoing person and always willing to lend a hand. Her illnesses have been particularly difficult because Ellyn likes to be the one giving the help and is not comfortable in her role as receiver. However, at this critical time, Ellyn and her family need our help.

Ellyn’s husband, David, has just taken a job with Mountaire which has been a blessing for the family. Ellyn is a contractual Occupational Therapist with the Board of Education and is unable to work due to her illness; therefore she is not receiving an income. David’s new job has been an answer to their prayers, although they are still trying to manage with just one income. Thanks to the help of family and friends, their children, John Logan (7^th grade) and Kaylee (5^th grade), were able to have a wonderful Christmas and Ellyn was able to purchase a wig.

A Dance Fundraiser at the Elk’s Lodge in Salisbury will be held in Ellyn’s honor. The funds from this event will be placed in an account for Ellyn’s family. It will be put towards living expenses, child care for her children when Ellyn is not able to be there, and for future medical treatments. She and her family are investigating other treatment options, but they are not local and therefore will require additional funds. The hope is to help with travel expenses, medical costs, etc. utilizing the funds raised by the dance and auction.

Any support that you may provide would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Amy Porter at 443-783-1505 or Kristen Krauss at 410-430-4570. Thank you so much for your support and willingness to help our friend, coworker, neighbor, and community member!

Buying a ticket………$50

Buying a dress…….$100

Beating Cervical Cancer…….PRICELESS!

Benefit Dance for Ellyn Dickson

Salisbury Elks Lodge #817

Friday, April 1, 2011

7:00-10:00 PM

Included: Hors d’oeuvres, beer, house wine, silent auction, raffle, door prizes and DJ

$50/ person $90/couple

For additional information or tickets contact:

Amy Porter 443-783-1505

Kristen Krauss 410-430-4570

Kim Spotts 410-982-2894

Checks should be made payable to the Ellyn Dickson fund.

Thank you!