# Terminal Illness Frauds
A Bride Faked Leukemia to Score a Free Wedding

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-13 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bride-faked-leukemia
References: [buzzfoto](http://www.buzzfoto.com/2010/09/bride-fakes-cancer-for-cash/bride-fakes-cancer-for-cash/) & [foxnews](http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/09/06/ny-bride-faked-terminal-illness-scam-wedding-donations-husband-claims/)

A few short weeks after Canadian [Ashley Kirilow](http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/844614--woman-faked-cancer-to-raise-money) faked cancer for money, an American bride faked leukemia to finance her wedding. With the help of friends, family and perfect strangers, the couple was married and sent away on a honeymoon, all expenses paid.

The bride faked leukemia claiming she had only months to live, and this spurred a heart-wrenching rush of donations to plan for the woman's dream wedding. Another shocking story in such a short period of time, I do hope this contemptible trend won't continue.

Photo credits:

[Record Online](http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100906/NEWS/9060333)