Kindness for Kambria

The Escanaba Class of 2004 is in need of your help. Jerry & Rachel Grenfell, graduates of the Escanaba Class of 2004, have experienced every parents worst nightmare.

For those who are unfamiliar, this is their story:

In early December 2020, while most little girls were making their holiday wish lists, Kambria started to complain of dizziness. After a visit to her pediatrician that same week, the doctor attributed her symptoms to a slight ear infection and treated her with antibiotics. By the end of the month, her symptoms had worsened.

On Christmas Eve, Kam visited an ENT, a doctor Rachel had grown up with, to follow up on her ear infection. Having noticed a slight stagger and abnormal eye movement, the doctor recommended that Kam get further testing immediately after Christmas.

On Sunday, December 27, Rachel and Jerry took Kambria to Green Bay for an MRI. After waiting for what seemed like ages, a nurse told the family that there was a doctor on the phone who wanted to speak with them. The doctor on the line was Rachel’s friend Leah, who delivered the news that Kam had a mass on her brain. She instructed the family to head to Milwaukee Children’s Hospital immediately.

By Tuesday, the family was told that the mass on Kam’s brain was cancerous and inoperable. The very next day they were told the unimaginable — that Kam, their oldest child, had DIPG, and with radiation would only live months to a year.

Kambria began radiation treatments immediately; with the family making daily trips to all of Kambria’s appointments.

Unfortunately, on 9/18/2021, Kambria lost her fight with DIPG and gained her Angel Wings. During Kambria’s courageous battle over these past 9 months, Kambria continued to think of others; asking for individuals to donate to various charities.

Class of 2004, it’s now our task to help our dear classmates Jerry & Rachel. Let’s help spread this fundraiser and help Jerry & Rachel continue to spread the Kindness of Kambria!