Growing up, Katie Trempe remembers her mom Roberta Metz being a very selfless person that always gave to others and helped anyone in need. She said her mom would often go without things to make she her children had whatever they needed in wanted.
Earlier this year, Metz was diagnosed with triple negative stage three breast cancer and Trempe is now hoping the local community can not only help her mother out, but to also show her just how amazing the community is and how much support they have for her.
A benefit dinner for Metz is scheduled to take place Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. at the Expedition Island Pavilion. The event feature a silent auction and a italian dinner with spaghetti, lasagna, bread, salads and different desserts.
Trempe said she found out about her mothers diagnosis four days after she had a biopsy.
“I was working at Penny’s Diner when I got the call and my heart sunk to my stomach. My co-workers pulled together so I could leave to see my mom,” Trempe said.
Because her mother did not have insurance, the very next day Trempe ordered 200 bracelets so she could sell them to not only help raise money for medical expenses, but to show her mother just how much support she had locally.
Metz was referred by a local doctor to the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City where she was told she would need to undergo chemotherapy, a full mastectomy, and radiation treatments.
“The news terrified my mom, but she is a strong lady and she didn’t let them see her cry,” Trempe said.
Since her mothers diagnosis, Trempe said the local community has been amazing and they have sold nearly 400 bracelets and have had people offer to help with getting donations.
“I had two local ladies want to help raise money by raffling 31 bags and another woman who sells “Stella and Dot” donate all her personal earnings from breast cancer awareness bracelets sells to my mom,” she said. “There is truly so many people who have helped.”
Trempe said her mother originally moved to Sweetwater County and worked at Cruel Jack’s and White Mountain Mining. She said she her husband Terry Metz passed away in 2000 and she moved the family to Green River where she worked at Penny’s Diner. Trempe said her mother also worked at Golden Hour Senior Center where she took pride in her work and brought joy to others.
Because her mother is going through chemotherapy and cannot risk getting a cold, Trempe is asking anyone who is sick to please not attend the fundraiser.
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