NORTH FORT MYERS \u2014 On weekdays at Sheas West, you can find some of the bar’s regulars, like Kimmie Asher.<\/p>\n
“It’s like family,” she said.<\/p>\n
Asher says the bar owners, Heather and Obie Herrera, have supported her in the past.<\/p>\n
“They helped when I lost my job after 19 years,” Asher said.<\/p>\n
So, when the owners, a married couple were recently diagnosed with cancer, returning the favor was something she and the rest of the community wanted to do. <\/p>\n
Watch Fox 4’s Allie Kaiser meet with the couple battling cancer together: <\/p>\n
Staff and customers support owners of North Fort Myers bar after dual cancer diagnosis<\/p>\n
The Herreras were both diagnosed with cancer in the same week last month.<\/p>\n
“It was shocking, but we’ve kept a positive attitude,” Obie said.<\/p>\n
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A regular at Sheas West bursts out in laughter after joking with Obie Herrera. <\/p>\n
That positivity has rubbed off on their customers and staff.<\/p>\n
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Sheas West regulars talk and sip on cold drinks on Wednesday afternoon. <\/p>\n
“We just wanted to help them back in return,” said Lisa Kraft, manager of Shea’s West Pub and Bar.<\/p>\n
The community formed in this bar started raising money for the Herrera’s to help pay for the surgeries and radiation.<\/p>\n
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These drawings of the couple hang inside of Sheas West and serve as a reminder of their loving relationship. <\/p>\n
“We’ve always tried to help other people and to be on the other end of it is a little overwhelming,” Obie said.<\/p>\n
But they’re going through it together and with the people in their bar.<\/p>\n