Here are just a few of the STOMPS! where STOMP the Monster™ has provided assistance to cancer patients when they need it the most. More STOMPS! are happening every day!!

Gloria
One of the first cases to come to STOMP The Monster's™ attention was Gloria, a mother and grandmother, diagnosed with breast cancer. Each individual and their family are affected by cancer in a unique way. For Gloria, it was the financial stress of household utilities and daily living costs. STM was able to help immediately with a delivery of food. This was followed shortly by money to assist with the electric bill, cost of gas, and additional groceries.

Jackie
STOMP the Monster™ joined forces with the East Dover Volunteer Fire Dept. to make Christmas a little brighter for Jackie and her family, who are fighting a battle with cancer. Jackie was balancing the demands of cancer treatments with caring for her five grandchildren, ages 2-8. On December 16, Jackie's birthday, STOMP the Monster™ volunteers Seth Grumet, his daughter Mariah, Dan Fishman, and Tom Vogel surprised the family. Santa arrived at their home on a fire truck, lights and sirens blaring, there was a birthday gift for Jackie, Christmas gifts for all the children, and even a Christmas tree. The volunteers also delivered trays of lasagna, chicken, and vegetables and contributed gas money via a gas card to make treatment days a bit less stressful.

Debi
STOMP the Monster™ volunteers are often astounded and inspired by the resiliency of the human spirit - most recently that of Debi. Debi's husband passed away from cancer several years ago, leaving her and her son to run the family landscape business. Debi and her family returned to the fight against cancer when her son was diagnosed with Leukemia. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 19 after a four-year battle with the disease. Now Debi is the one fighting and STOMP The Monster™ is proud to join her in her battle against breast cancer by providing help - and making sure she has one less thing to worry about - in the form of food and gas cards.

Jen
One of the most frightening things about cancer is that it can strike anyone, anywhere, at anytime regardless of sex, age, or physical condition. A recent STOMP the Monster™ "stompee" is Jen, a young woman who should be worrying about career, family, and fun, but is worrying about her survival from breast cancer instead. STM not only believes in helping when it's most needed, but also HOW it's most needed. STOMP the Monster™ helped Jen purchase healthy food to allow her to focus on her healing.

Craig
Chances are, we all know at least one person who has been touched by cancer. Those from Somerset, NJ may know Craig, a husband and father of two young children, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in January 2011. STOMP the Monster™ was able to help Craig by contributing gift cards for groceries, gas, and household necessities that the family could use at their discretion.

Wyatt
At 2 years old, Wyatt from Branchburg, NJ claims the title of "youngest stompee". Wyatt's family had the day-to-day needs such as groceries, gas, etc. covered while Wyatt underwent treatment for stage 3 liver cancer. It was the larger and more long-term expenses, such as utilities, that they were worried about. STOMP the Monster™ was able to step in (or would that be stomp in?) to help with the utility bills, and even a gift card to Home Depot.

Alvester
The fight against cancer is harrowing enough - from exhausting treatments, confusing expert opinions, multitudes of medications, all while trying to get well and juggle daily demands. What if just getting to that treatment appointment were impossible? Or the medications you needed beyond financial reach? That's the situation that Alvester of Camden, NJ found himself in when diagnosed. STOMP the Monster™ worked with Alvester to arrange taxi travel to and from appointments and financial assistance for the medications he needed starting this May 2011.

Sheila
How does STOMP the Monster™ decide who, when, and how to help? Anyone affected by cancer and in need of assistance is encouraged to contact STM. Usually a brief inquiry by a STM volunteer to determine the type of help needed is the first step. Sheila has already taken that first step and the STOMP the Monster™ volunteers can't wait to help. Supporting Sheila by paying for a few months of her cancer medication is one way STOMP the Monster™ can make life a little easier for her.

Dawn
Sometimes the only thing STM can do is help make the last days for a patient and their family as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Dawn was under hospice care when she first contacted STM, and has since passed away. STOMP The Monster™ volunteers are glad they were able to provide meals for Dawn and her family during such a difficult time so they could focus on being together.

Maryann
As an LPN, Maryann is used to being the nurse, not the patient. She had worked two jobs most of her adult life and was devastated when deteriorating health forced her to quit nursing and go on disability. Maryanne's largest concern was maintaining health insurance to so she could receive timely treatment for pancreatic cancer. STM will help ensure Maryann has continuous health coverage by supplying monthly Medigap payments while she undergoes treatment.

Anthony
Even the smallest contributions have an enormous impact on those fighting cancer, their families, and caregivers. At 68, Anthony has the support of his ex-wife and daughter. He also lives in an assisted living facility which helps with his daily needs. The struggle? Transportation to and from critical radiation treatments on a daily basis. STM volunteers did not need to arrange rides since Anthony's caregivers are more than happy to help - they just need some assistance with gas costs. STM was happy to make things easier by providing a gas card for Anthony to share with his drivers.

Tina
STM and The Barclay Farms Swim Club teamed up in June to help a Cherry Hill, NJ family that found itself in a tough spot when mom Tina, only 36 and a mother of three, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Tina, her husband, and their three children had just recently started the fight for Tina's life - she is currently undergoing induction chemotherapy and hopes to be evaluated for a bone marrow transplant once in remission. Tina's husband is very supportive, but with three children and Tina receiving only disability payments, their family has been experiencing financial hardship. Proceeds from the Swim Club fundraiser helped provide money, groceries, and gas cards.

Sheron
STM's mission is helping those affected by cancer when they need it most. For Sheron that is NOW. Receiving a Leukemia diagnosis at 22 can be devastating. It's even harder if you are living on your own with no family for support. Luckily, Sheron found the STOMP The Monster™ family, who were able to start helping this July with two months of rent payments and getting the ball rolling to waive Sheron's gas and electric bills.