A gift for Karissa and beyond

This page was created to benefit Karissa Dobbins, an eighth-grade student of mine who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Karissa is a student who can instantly light up a room with her smile, her humor, and her zest for life. As she has started treatment and has not been in the classroom in the past few weeks, we have missed her dearly and are thinking about her every day.

I've started this fund to make sure she keeps smiling throughout her battle with Lymphoma. I asked Karissa if there was something that she's always wanted or needs that would keep her busy while she was out of school and in treatments....and in her humble and respectful way, she responded, "no". A few minutes later, after some prying, she revealed that her computer had broken a while ago and she does not have one. So, I'd like to raise money to get her that computer.

Additionally, the money raised will go towards some medical expenses, as well as to the American Cancer Society fund.

I have also decided to shave my head on Friday, May 17th (my students will do it) to let Karissa know that no one fights alone. I'd also like to do this in honor of my dearest friend, Clare, who has been kicking cancer's butt for 67 weeks now. I promise to upload pictures on this page :)


Any donation will help, and thoughts and prayers are just as good :) Bless you all!