Our beloved Katie is facing a major hysterectomy surgery to repair pelvic floor issues and hernias that have caused her significant pain and greatly impacted her daily life. This complex procedure will require an overnight hospital stay and a long, delicate recovery at home.

Katie and her husband Mike are raising their toddler Avery and have two older kids at home as well. While Mike will be working full time and caring for Avery when she’s not in daycare, Katie will be unable to work during recovery. This means their family is suddenly facing a 6–8 week (or longer) stretch without Katie’s income at a time when extra care, special food, and support will be most needed.

Our $10,000 goal will go directly toward:

• Covering lost wages while Katie recovers

• Helping with childcare and household needs while she is unable to lift or care for Avery on her own

• Paying for healing expenses like medications, medical supplies, and foods that support her restricted recovery diet

• Easing financial stress so Katie can focus fully on healing

Katie has been so open and brave in sharing her journey. For those who would also like to help in non-financial ways, please share this fundraiser or check out her meal train here: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/em79ny

Your donations, prayers, shares, and words of encouragement mean more than you know. Thank you for helping lift some of the burden from Katie and Mike during this challenging but hopeful chapter.

With gratitude,

Katie’s sister Erin