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This is from an email I received this week. If you are able and inclined, please support this cause. Thank you. – Becki
I am writing to ask you for your help for a lovely friend that many of you know, Tracy Thompson. For those of you who don’t know her, Tracy was always the smiling face of the special education office at the Woodstock Elementary School, Trish Lustila’s secretary. Five years ago Tracy lost her husband, her childhood sweetheart Michael, to cancer. This should have been enough tragedy to endure for one lifetime, but while Tracy was so busy taking care of Michael she wasn’t paying close enough attention to herself. She had a little, harmless looking mole on her leg that she was sure was nothing to worry about. It turned out to be cancerous, but she had it removed and everything looked good. Then last spring Tracy was diagnosed with melanoma. She has gone through radiation and several rounds of chemotherapy, which has been very difficult. She had to ask for a leave of absence from her full-time job at WES, so her insurance benefits have ended and she is now on COBRA, which is very expensive.
Trish Lustila has started a fundraising campaign on the website www.indiegogo.com to help with Tracy’s expenses. We are trying to raise $6,000 toward this goal. Any amount you can give would be greatly appreciated. It’s simple to give–just log on to www.indiegogo.com, and type Tracy Thompson in the search bar at the top of the screen and follow the prompts from there.
Please pass this along to friends, co-workers and relatives who may know Tracy and would like to help. All of us together can help lighten her burden so that she can concentrate on getting well. Thank you so much!!!

I am truly amazed and humbled by the generosity of the Woodstock and surrounding community. Through the indiegogo.com fund raising website, the goal set for Tracy has been reached and passed. You cannot imagine how her family feels about the love and caring being expressed for Tracy through the donations and the comments. She has certainly touched the lives of many people and all who have come in contact with her know what a wonderful person she is. I want to thank everyone for what they are doing for Tracy
I wish Tracy and her family all of the best.
Jeffrey Gordon, MD
I just wanted to let everyone know that Tracy has lost her battle with cancer. She passed early this morning. To all that knew her and loved her, she will be forever in our hearts and forever missed.
I just found out that Mrs. Thompson has passed away…. Truly unfortunate that such a wonderful person’s life has been taken away prematurely, especially considering what she had been going through. My condolences to her family; they’ve had a rough few years. I hope that they may find peace soon.
I’ll always remember her as one of my favorite staff members at WES. I believe she was the preschool TA back in the day. She was also a good family friend.
Her service will be at East Woodstock Congregational Church at 10:00am this Friday.