Dawn is 63 years old and is married to her husband Scott. They have one daughter age 23. Dawn was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in late September of ‘24. She had been doing seasonal work as a landscaper for Camp Cedar at Kings Island and was laid off at the time. She was unable to return in the spring as she was receiving treatment. Dawn was a landscaper who spent the majority of her career working for the Hamilton County Parks and loved being outside and working with plants. From the moment Dawn was diagnosed, her family’s life was changed forever be it from sleepless nights, the stress of trying to live a normal life, or the highs & lows of every test and procedure. As a result of bi-weekly chemotherapy treatments, Dawn’s immune system is so compromised that she and her family have missed out on time with family & friends and being able to go places when they want. Along with the mental aspect of this disease, there has been a financial impact as well. Although Dawn is covered by Scott’s insurance through work, they have deductibles to meet, co-pays & prescription drug costs. The insurance has already denied radiation & treatment for her neuropathy which was incurred because of the chemotherapy. Scott has had to take time from work using up his paid time off. They have traveled multiple times to Nashville & Ohio State to meet with doctors in hopes of eventually getting into a clinical trial. This fund will help with travel expenses, treatment not covered by insurance and help reduce the burden cancer has placed on this family.
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Julie Caddell – 5809 Gold Dust Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45247 – 513.218.3678
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