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The Fritz Family Fund

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Laurel Wicklund Fritz was diagnosed with Breast Cancer that led to Metastatic Breast Cancer nearly seven years ago.  Laurel is on a heroic journey; handling it with amazing grace, strength and courage.

Laurel’s journey began in 2009 -- shortly after the birth of her most precious gift, her daughter, Riley.  When Riley was nine months old, Laurel began having issues nursing.  She initially thought she had a clogged milk duct, but soon learned the news that would forever change her life and the life of her family.  At 35 years young she had a tumor on her breast; Laurel had Breast Cancer.

Sadly, prior to this in 2005, the Fritz family had another tragedy.  Laurel’s husband, Dave had a hiking accident, leaving him paraplegic with a devastating spinal cord injury at T-6.

After her diagnosis, Laurel immediately had surgery, was put on chemotherapy and radiation.  Unfortunately, several months later the Breast Cancer was detected in her bones.  In 2011, she began a new treatment regime at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.  She went through many different types of chemotherapy as well as experimental trials; all thankfully prolonging her life.  There is still NO CURE for Breast Cancer and Metastatic Breast Cancer is especially devastating.

Recently, Laurel’s cancer has spread to the right frontal lobe of her brain.  The gravity of this news is immeasurable.

We all remain hopeful and are praying for a miracle.  Right now, Laurel is working on finding a new trial; being her true self, she is going to continue to fight as long and as hard as she can.

Laurel has always had an immense love of learning and was a teacher in the Chicago Public School system.  She would like any funds raised to benefit Riley’s education.  Laurel’s beautiful light radiates in her daughter’s eyes and will continue to live on through her most precious gift, Riley.
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Bridget Anderson Lane
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Rockford, IL
Laurel Fritz
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