NBC actress reveals breast cancer diagnosis, starts GoFundMe
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Key Points:
- Robyn Coffin, known for her role on NBC’s "Chicago Fire," has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is preparing for a partial mastectomy scheduled for December 3, followed by radiation treatment.
- A GoFundMe campaign co-organized by Coffin and Gianine DeFrancesco aims to raise $75,000, with $40,000 designated for surgery and hospital bills, and the remainder for recovery-related expenses.
- Coffin is expected to take at least three weeks off work post-surgery, with the possibility of a longer recovery if a full mastectomy becomes necessary, impacting her income as she does not get paid when not working.
- The fundraiser seeks community support to cover medical costs not fully covered by insurance and to sustain Coffin and her husband, Grant Edmonds, during her recovery period.
- The campaign expresses gratitude to supporters and emphasizes the urgency of raising funds to address both immediate and unforeseen medical and living expenses.
