The Dalton Family has gone through more trials this year than many people go through in their lives. In February 2023, after 11 months of trying to conceive, Kyle and Allie Dalton learned that Kyle had testicular failure. After months of weight loss, improving his fitness, and hormone replacement, Kyle underwent a procedure in August where he learned his body does not produce sperm, and that he would never have his own biological children.

A few days after Kyle's procedure, their beloved dog Maverick (who is their "baby" even more so now), was taken to the pet hospital after not eating for a week. He was diagnosed with Addison's disease, which requires two expensive medications monthly for the rest of his life to keep him healthy. Since then, he has had another (expensive) hospital stay where Kyle and Allie were almost faced with the decision of whether or not to put him down. Thankfully, he is now home and showing signs of improvement.

In October, Allie decided to go to the doctor to assess some foot pain she’d been dealing with off and on for the last six and a half years. After many scans and tests, on November 27, at the young age of 25, Allie was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that affects the bone and soft tissue.

Allie will start chemotherapy on December 11, with the possibility of radiation after that. Depending on how those treatments go, Allie will either have a limb-saving surgery to preserve her foot and leg, or her leg will be amputated below the knee.

We are hoping to raise funds for the Dalton family to relieve their financial stress at this time. Proceeds will go towards the following:

-medical tests and treatments not covered by insurance

-helping to pay their mortgage and bills since they will both be taking so much time off of work for appointments

-buying a wig for Allie

-getting a prosthetic leg, if needed

-installing a chair lift in their home, if needed

-any other financial burdens that they might come across throughout their continued cancer journey.

If you would like to donate directly to the Daltons, you can Venmo Kyle at @daltinator and let him know what it’s for. This is a very trying and difficult time for the Daltons. They ask for some privacy at this time as they process difficult emotions, but they do express their heartfelt gratitude in advance for all of your love and generosity.