Valarie Harper, the legendary star of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rhoda, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2009 and in March 2013 revealed she was diagnosed with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis — a condition that occurs when cancer cells spread into the fluid-filled membrane surrounding the brain. 

Valerie has been grateful over the years for the medical breakthroughs along this difficult journey but insurance doesn’t cover everything.   There are unrelenting medical costs on a continuous basis. Valerie is currently taking a multitude of medications and chemotherapy drugs as well as going through extreme physical and painful challenges now with around the clock, 24/7 care immediately needed which is not covered by insurance.  This is just part of the daily cost that is without a doubt a financial burden that could never be met alone.  This GoFundMe initiative from Tony, is to ensure she receives the best care possible.  

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