Support Deena's Fight Against Cancer

Deena’s fund offsets childcare, upcoming chemo and surgery costs so she can heal

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Support Deena's Fight Against Cancer

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We are a team of friends who work with Deena... we love and appreciate her, and want to help ease her burden of childcare and medical expenses!

Deena was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in October 2025. She just completed her first round of chemo, and will be starting soon on the next round. 12 more weeks of chemo. After her second round, she will be having a double mastectomy.

Deena began her journey in dentistry with a heart to help others, but early setbacks, unkind words, and personal challenges pushed her away for a time. She faced difficulties many never see—learning struggles, an unstable home life, multiple concussions, and later being told she would never have children. And yet… she never gave up. Today, she is the proud mother of an incredible little boy named Chad.

When Deena returned to dentistry, she didn’t just come back—she thrived. She won over patients, especially children, trained teammates, embraced continuing education, and became a trusted, steady presence in the office. She leads with joy, intention, and a heart full of encouragement. She lifts others, teaches generously, and always does her very best.

And then came another challenge—cancer.

Even while undergoing chemotherapy, Deena continues to show up. She schedules treatment around work, planned chemo so she could be here today, and still finds ways to bring joy, excitement, and commitment to everything she does. Most people would step back. Deena steps forward.

She works. She mentors. She laughs. She hopes.

And above all—she never gives up.

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Rachel Blackwood
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Hutchinson, KS
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