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Lazlo Schaefer Medical Fund

Lazlo Schaefer was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, cancer of the soft tissue, in mid-December. At just four years, his life and the life of his family has already been turned upside down.

Laura and Heath have four children, Lucy, Lincoln, Lola and Lazlo. All of the children attend a private Montessori school, the family is strong in their faith, active in the church community and is always willing to help when others are in need.

As of today, Lazlo has already had two surgeries and undergone his first chemo treatment. The doctors have recommended a 45 week treatment plan for him.  45 weeks of treatments that will be intense and draining, both emotionally and financially on this family.

As a family with two working parents, money will be needed to help supplement the time off of work to care for Lazlo and his three siblings.  

**** Now a personal note*****
I have known Laura since we were three years old. I never imagined a day would come when I would be doing this. It is so easy to take our childrens health for granted.

The Schaefer kids go to school with my daughter (and yes, it is amazing that Laura and I grew up together and now our children are doing the same!).  I like getting to school a little early for pick-up because when the weather is nice I can sit for a few minutes and watch the kids playing on the playground.  I always laugh when the big kids go running up the hill and Lazlo comes running up after them. Struggling to keep up because his legs are shorter. But he always looks so determined. He only makes it about half way before the big kids come running back down the hill. And then when school is over, he see's his Mommy and goes running into her arms.  Determined to keep up with the big kids but at heart a Mommy's boy.

I ask you to give what you can to help ease the burden of medical bills. If you cannot give then please share the page.  

I also ask that you keep Lazlo, his parents, and siblings in your thoughts and prayers. 

I thank you for helping this sweet family in their incredible time of need.

"We are here to love each other, help each other and lift each other up.

"
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Donations 

  • Diane Goebel
    • $100 
    • 7 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Melissa Kelley
Organizer
Washington, MO
Laura Schaefer
Beneficiary

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