Alexis Sofield Diagnosed With Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Chief Banta of the Marion County Fire Rescue posted the following message on the MCFR FB page. “It is with a heavy heart that I share some difficult news about one of our own. Chaplain Alexis Sofield, a firefighter of 19 years and now a dedicated chaplain of MCFR, has been diagnosed with stage four adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer. He is currently being evaluated for treatment options.
Alexis has been a pillar of strength, courage, and compassion in our department. As a firefighter, he braved flames and risked his life to protect others. As a chaplain, he has provided unwavering spiritual and emotional support to our crews and the people we serve.
This news has deeply affected all of us at MCFR. Chaplain Sofield is not just a colleague but a beloved member of our family. We are committed to supporting him and his wife Madeline and his two sons Jeremiah age 14 and Elijah aged 13 through this challenging time.
A GoFundMe campaign has been started to assist with the immediate needs and mounting medical costs. Your thoughts, prayers, and support mean everything during this time.
As Always, Stay Safe!”
Chief Banta
If you have ever met Alexis or his wife Maddy, you will know how warm funny, and genuine they are. Maddy was an elementary school teacher for many years and has since become a local real estate agent. Both Maddy and Alexis volunteer their time abundantly in this community and now it’s our turn to show support to them as they face some really big challenges. If you are interested in showing your support, visit our FB Page which has the GoFundMe campaign link.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alexis-sofield-battle-Stage-4-lung-cancer
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