Help Jack beat cancer!
We are Joe’s siblings, John and Jenny, and this page is dedicated to supporting the Albert family as Jack battles Burkitt’s lymphoma.
On Jan. 18, 2022, Jack was brought to Children's Hospital in Minneapolis for an examination after experiencing severe abdominal pains. Shortly after scans and tests were completed that night, Kim learned news that no parent can ever be prepared for: Jack had cancer. Joe, Tori, Frank (dog), Marge (cat), and Kat (cat) made the trek from Alexandria to Minneapolis to be together. What followed were days of tests, uncertainty, fear, and loads of bravery as they learned that Jack's cancer is Stage 4 Mature B-Cell Lymphoma (Burkitt’s). The plan for Jack’s treatment is 4-6 chemotherapy sessions, one month each. The first two sessions will be inpatient, meaning the family will be at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis for the better part of the next two months, followed by trips back and forth from Alexandria to Minneapolis to receive chemotherapy and follow-up care.
Throughout it all, Jack is Jack. Our funny, confident, sweet, mischievous and stubborn son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend is making his way through battles no 10-year-old should have to fight with his trademark smile and unwavering confidence. We’re all learning a thing or two from Jack.
With the kind of caring and supportive people that Joe and Kim are to others, it's no surprise that many of their friends and family and others in their communities in both Alexandria and Bloomington have asked how they can help during this difficult time. In response, we have created this GoFundMe account to help support Joe, Kim, Jack and Tori as the next days, weeks, and months ahead will be filled with travel to and from Alexandria to Minneapolis, hospital and doctor visits, and time off work. We can help ease the financial burdens so Kim and Joe can concentrate all their time and energy on supporting Jack. And let's cheer them all on as we watch Jack kick cancer's butt!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your donations, prayers, well-wishes and support!
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Albert Strong Facebook Page
Organizer and beneficiary
Jennifer Ede and John Albert
Organizer
Minneapolis, MN
Joe Albert
Beneficiary