Firefighter's Wife Battles Cancer After Giving Birth

Hundreds gathered in Oceanside Sunday to show their support for a firefighter’s wife who is battling cancer after just giving birth.

Marin Mejia gave birth to baby Owen on November 25.

Halfway through the pregnancy, she and her husband learned the worst. Marin was diagnosed with anal cancer.

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β€œI was terrified,” Marin admits.

β€œI went through all possible emotions at least 3 times.”

After countless check-ups, doctors delivered the baby two months early and after five weeks in the hospital ICU, Owen finally grew strong enough to come home. He is now happy and healthy.

But for Marin, it was just the beginning.

That's what brought hundreds of people out in the rain to the Bagby Beer Company in Oceanside for "The Pint Project." The organization helps raise money to benefit families in need who are are a part of the fire, EMS, or military family.

Those who attended know it could be another six months before treatment is over and Marin can get back to work. With a new child in the family, the added cost is a challenge for Marin and her husband Mike, a National City firefighter.

It was a gesture that nearly overwhelmed the new mom and dad.

"Thank you doesn't even begin to touch it," Marin said. "It doesn't feel like it's enough to say thank you."

For more information about "The Pint Project" and how you can help the family, click here.

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