Julie from efo has breast cancer

Oh jeez:
We’re sad to report that within the last two weeks, our own Julie Murphy Wells has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Because of the aggressive nature of treatment necessary (surgery and therapy), we will be forced to cancel all of our performances for the next four weeks, at least. All the dates that are cancelled are listed below.

On Thursday, September 15, Julie will undergo surgery for removal of the malignancy. While initial test results give reason to believe that the tumor is contained and hasn’t spread, nothing will be definite until the surgery takes place.

At this point, Julie wishes to go public with her current illness as she could use all the prayer power she can get for her and her family. She’s definitely showing her Fighting Irish colors more than she ever has, and continues to demonstrate a remarkable display of high spirits. She certainly hasn’t lost her sharp sense of humor either.

She’s been an inspiration to us all, and she gives us all reason to believe she’s gonna kick this cancer in the seat of the pants. She’s in wonderful care with a new facility in Arlington, Virginia- top professionals with incredible bedside manner. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

They’ve cancelled performances through mid-October; obviously the cruise may be postponed or cancelled. Not sure what we’ll do if it is – but we’ll worry about that later and just pray for Julie right now.