Katie's Fight

For those that don’t know me, I am Katie Ivey's oldest daughter Danielle. Katie is a wife to Chris Ivey, and also a mom to my younger sister Emma Ivey. Katie is the daughter of Bill Connor & Melissa Weinacker. Katie is the eldest sister of Derek Perry, Eric Perry, and Teagan Perry Hall.

Before I go into the “needs” behind this GoFundMe account, I wanted to tell you a little about who my mom is.

My mom, known as Katie to most of you, is a devoted, strong, courageous individual. When someone hears the word “hero,” they most likely think of firefighters, police officers, or even soldiers. However, the person who comes to my mind is my mother. She goes above and beyond each day, displaying the characteristics of a hero. She is a selfless, caring, thoughtful wife, mother, daughter, grand-daughter, 

sister, and friend. She has strived for success throughout her life and accomplished endless goals. I have learned the skills of perseverance, courage, and compassion from her. I have watched my mom show sincere dedication throughout her nursing career by taking care of others in need, and now she is the one that’s in need of help.

November 22, 2022, my mom went in for an EGD due to persistent abdominal discomfort, bloating at times, and nausea, which we thought was indigestion for so long. After her procedure, she was informed a mass was found, causing a gastric outlet obstruction, hence why she was nauseous and bloated often. Biopsies were taken and sent off to pathology, but there was great concern for cancer.

November 25,2022, Mom's biopsy results came back, which were positive for Adenocarcinoma.

December 7,2022, we went and saw the surgical oncologist for the first time. He informed us that our best-case scenario will be chemo, surgery, and more chemo pending further testing. He has ordered multiple scans, tests, and blood work to make sure we are not missing anything.

At this time, she does not have health insurance, and bills are continuously adding up. We are asking family, friends, and our community to give back to someone who has given so much to us. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated as this will go towards medical bills and the beginning of a long battle. I will be sure to update everyone as often as I can. Thank you for all your support, and God Bless.