On Sunday, Jackie and her daughter Kaylee experienced a sudden and devastating loss when Jackie’s husband and Kaylee’s father, Danny, passed away unexpectedly. In an instant, their world changed. Kaylee, just 11 years old, is now grieving the loss of her father while trying to make sense of a life that feels completely different overnight.
As if this heartbreaking loss were not enough, Jackie is currently battling Stage IV cancer. What was already an incredibly difficult journey has now become even heavier. She is now facing widowhood, single motherhood, and a serious cancer diagnosis all at once.
This GoFundMe exists to provide stability and support during an unimaginably difficult time. Funds raised will help ensure that Jackie and Kaylee can remain in their home, maintain as much normalcy as possible, manage ongoing medical and living expenses, and begin setting aside support for Kaylee’s future—including a college fund that Danny would have wanted for her as her dream is to one day become an oncologist.
Asking for help is never easy, but right now it is necessary. Any support—whether through donations, sharing this fundraiser, or keeping Jackie and Kaylee in your thoughts—means more than words can express. Thank you for helping them hold onto stability, hope, and a path forward during the most difficult chapter of their lives.
Organizer and beneficiary
Jaclyn Atkins
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