COUPLE WEDS AT NORTHEAST SO DYING GRANDMOTHER COULD ATTEND Despite her brave fight against terminal lung cancer, Avis Russell’s health began rapidly declining. Her granddaughter, Sean, was planning to marry her middle school sweetheart in a couple of months, but knew her grandmother's condition was too severe. To Avis’ surprise, Sean and her fiancé decided to move up their wedding and have an intimate ceremony in her room at Methodist Hospital | Northeast, so she could see her granddaughter get married. Avis spent some of her final moments on this earth celebrating and loving her granddaughter.
PATIENT STORY HIGHLIGHTS CANCER PATIENT SEEKS LIGHT IN A DARK TIME BY MARRYING AT METHODIST HOSPITAL Juan Gonzalez was recently diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. He and his wife, Norma, planned to get married in July but had to postpone the wedding due to his cancer diagnosis. As a way to shine light during a dark time, the couple joyfully decided to wed at Methodist Hospital. Celebrated with cake, a sparkling toast, and cheerful wishes from staff, the couple says it was their dream wedding.
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