Faking Cancer

There is nothing much lower than soliciting funds for a disease you don't have. Martha Nicholas claims she had cancer four times.



A Facebook page had links to three different sites. On one of the sites, there is a bio of Nicholas. Following are excerpts from the bio:

"This is a little bio we have on Martha Nicholas:

"Her full name is Martha Yarrington Nicholas from Richmond, Virginia she is married to Steve Nicholas and together have three children two boys and a girl."

"Four years ago she worked 9 months at Sycamore Funding as a State Licensing director, since 2005 she was a volunteer advocate with the American Cancer Society and in September 2007 she [founded] Nicholas Industries, LLC where she also served as a writer and public speaker, on March 2011 an event called Candles from Martha celebrated her long brave battle with Cancer at the the Chester E. Fritz Stadium – Hermitage High School."

"Martha Yarrington Nicholas speaks about her and her family and the labor they do in the community."

"Assisting in ways to raise awareness and funding for the American Cancer Society."

"I am a member of our church’s Missions and Christian education committees, teach Sunday school and am a regular leader for Children’s church. My husband and I do Christian counseling and give assistance to troubled married couples."

"We also as a cancer surviving family counsel and assist cancer patients in any way they might need."

"Her husband Steve Nicholas a University of Virginia graduate, former Lance Corporal with the United States Marine Corps (1990-93) former senior vice president at Saxon Mortgage, independent contractor at Nicholas Industries and certified AED specialist- territory manager at Cardiac science said to feel hurt about his wife lies regarding her disease."

You can read the entire bio here

Nicholas' behavior is disgusting and inexcusable. But, what about her family? It is reported she has two children and a husband.

She is selfish for putting her children through this nightmare. Growing up believing their mom has cancer surely took a toll on them. Now they find out it's all been a lie...I hope they get the help they need.  How do you deal with being lied to by your mother for years...the embarrassment she caused could scar them for life.

So what about her husband?  He must know she doesn't have cancer. Wouldn't he go with her to appointments...most spouses would. Does she have parents, siblings? Most mothers and would be at their child's side, especially while dealing with cancer...four times. At one point, she actually used a wheelchair claiming she was so weak from chemotherapy.  Someone had to suspect something was not right.

She obviously doesn't have cancer so why would she do this?  Did she do it for the money? For attention? Whatever the reason, her behavior is disgusting and inexcusable.

Yes, cancer does suck, but Martha Nicholas sucks more.

Peace

Source: http://www.wric.com/story/16217953/hanover-woman-accused-of-faking-cancer-to-obtain-money