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Becky (Suscheck) Lawson has lived in Erie, Pennsylvania all her life and learned the definition of hard work by growing up on her family's dairy farm. Becky's determination and solid work ethic kept her employed with several employers throughout her career and the experience that she gained helped her open her own bakery that became a very poplar stop every morning with all of her customers. Soon after the opening of the bakery Becky started to develop health issues which led to her decision to close the business. Shortly after that her husband passed away and it was then she was informed by her doctor that she is suffering from liver failure. In short, if she does not get a liver transplant in the next year and half she will be lucky to be alive. Becky got some good news recently that she has been placed on the transplant list for a liver transplant! Even though that sounds like great news (which it is) there are still hurtles for her. She will be responsible for over $90,000.00 for the transplant in addition to the cost to have someone drive her to Cleveland, OH every week for treatment and all the medication expenses. Becky has worked all her life to make the community a better place for others, now she needs a little help. This website has been set up as a means to inform Becky's friends and family on her condition and fund raising efforts to save her life. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this site and may God Bless You!
Updated 2/19/13
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Update on Becky
Becky received a call from the Cleveland Clinic on 1/18 that they had a liver available. Becky and her cousin Vicky jumped in the car and started to head to Cleveland. They got approx 30 min outside Erie when the hospital called again to tell her the liver was not going to be viable, so they had to turn around and return home. The good news is that she is now at the top of the list, bad news was she has to keep on waiting. Please keep her in your prayers and if you can make a contribution towards her medical expenses we would all appreciate your help!
Update 2/19/13
The fund raiser dinner that our family held for Becky on 2/17 was an out standing success and a big THANK YOU to all that helped. Since our last update Becky has been called two more times by the hospital for stand by (she was #2 on the list) and both times the first person on the transplant list opted for the liver. The good news is that she is now #1 on the list and it is only a matter of time.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR BECKY. THE DINNER WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.
GREAT FUN & GREAT FOOD ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE
Enjoy an awesome Spaghetti Dinner with Becky on February 17th 2013 and help her out with some of her medical expenses. Tickets are available at the door and are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12. There will also be 50/50 tickets a Chinese Auction and MORE! The menu for the event will include a fantastic home made Spaghetti Dinner, salad, roll and cupcakes for desert.
Location: North East American Legion Hall
17 South Mill St
North East, PA 16428
1-5 P.M.
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(does not include admission to dinner)
BECKY LAWSON DAY ON THE
DURBIN & GREENBRIER VALLEY RAILROAD
Our good friends at the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad have designated June 14th as Becky Lawson day on the D&GVR Railroad and $4.00 from every ticket sold on their train the New Tygart Flyer will be donated help Becky with her medical expenses. Plan to join the fun on the D&DVR and help Becky out. For more information or to make reservations please visit their site at www.mountainrail.com
Your overnight package includes a round-trip fare on the DURBIN ROCKET steam train ride, where you will be “cast away” at one of two remote settings. Located several miles from the nearest encroachment of the modern world, this secluded wilderness setting along the beautiful Greenbrier River is where you will spend the evening with only the rushing waters of the river to break the quiet of the night. At the end of your stay the train will pull your caboose car back to Durbin where you will be treated to your first glimpse of civilization!
Each CASTAWAY CABOOSE has room for up to six adults and includes a refrigerator, range, heat, linens, towels, utensils, DVD player, full-size shower, and restroom. They depart and arrive from the Depot in Durbin on the regular schedule of the DURBIN ROCKET train, so plan accordingly. A personal load of firewood will be provided for your campfire. No cell phone service is available.
List of Supplies Included on Each Caboose (bring your own food/clothing):
Towels/Wash Clothes (Bring your own towels for swimming)
Bed Linens
Blankets
Pillows
Toilet Paper
Kleenex
6 Folding Chairs
Gas Grill & Gas
Bottled Water
Lantern & Lamp Oil
Starter Sticks
Paper Towels
Plates, Glasses, Cups, etc.
All Kitchen utensils
Dish Clothes/Towels
Pots and Pans
Large Bowls
Extra Chairs/Table
Laundry Bag
Soap
Allergy medicine, snake bite kit & aspirin
Sugar, splenda, flour
Tea Bags and Hot Cocoa
Regular or Decaf Coffee (perk and instant)
TV/DVD Player
NOTE: The Castaway Cabooses depart only on the 2:30 PM run of the Durbin Rocket. Caboose pick-ups are made during the Rocket’s 10:00 AM run (usually around 10:45-11:00 AM). Please visit http://mountainrailwv.com/choose-a-train/durbin-rocket to view the current departure schedule of the Durbin Rocket.
