Ashley Groholski fighting bone cancer

For City Times

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A fundraiser is planned for May 27 for a Wisconsin Rapids woman undergoing treatment for a rare type of cancer.

Ashley Groholski was diagnosed last fall with mandibular osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. A benefit will take place starting at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 27 at the Fallback. The event will include live music all day, featuring Double Threat; raffle baskets, cash raffles, food, drinks and activities for kids.

About a year ago Groholski began feeling pain in her lower jaw and teeth, which led to removal of a tumor by an oral surgeon. Weeks later that tumor was diagnosed as a rapidly growing osteosarcoma. She has been undergoing chemotherapy at the Carbone Cancer Center at UW-Madison, keeping her away from her husband Cody and young daughter Remy.

“In addition to the emotional stress and physical pain, there is the financial stress – household and medical bills are mounting,” according to benefit organizers. “To help ease some of that burden, in addition to the GoFundMe page, a benefit to support Groholski and her family is set to kick off at 11 a.m. May 27, at The Fallback, located at 9031 County Road, Wisconsin Rapids.”

To find out more about the benefit, search “Ashley’s battle with mandibular osteosarcoma benefit fundraiser” on Facebook. A GoFundMe page can be found by searching “Ashley’s fight with osteosarcoma.”