Support "That teacher from KY who was on Jeopardy"
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Hey guys, remember last year when there was a (30 year old!) teacher from Columbia, KY who was on Jeopardy!? The one who dedicates all of her time outside of the classroom to supporting the school Governs Scholars and Academic Team? The one who went to Berea College and graduated with honors in English? She's the girl who always has a smile on her face and lifts everyone up when they need it. The girl who loves live music like life itself.
Because she is so rare, a rare form of pancreatic cancer decided to take her on as its host. She's fought a HARD and STRONG battle, and even taught through it remotely last year during Covid. After a summer of chemo , and a fall of trial treatments has failed, she is coming home. She has two weeks to a few months left with us.
The hero behind the scenes is her husband. Her ROCK of 10 years who has been caring for her, and (literally) carrying her for several months. He's not comfortable asking for help, but for those of you who don't know me, I've never been afraid to make Sean uncomfortable for his own good. (I used to regularly threaten to propose to Vicki if he didn't sooner). I'm crying typing this, because there just aren't words to describe what a devoted and loving husband he is. He's taking a leave from his job to spend his last moments with the woman he should have had another 60 years with. (and because we live in America, that leave is unpaid)
He's dealing with the unthinkable. The LAST thing I want on his mind is money. He needs to focus on her physical health and his mental health during this time. I don't want him to have piles of medical bills to remind him of his wife. So I created this page so that we can all help prevent that from being the case. I know it may be a shock (sarcasm) but Teachers are not paid as the super stars and life altering professionals that they deserve. And their insurance isn't big-pharma level generous. So, for those of us who wish they were paid more in life, here is a chance to help compensate in death.
Let's make sure that all Sean comes home to, and the only reminders of her life well lived, and their life together, are pictures, and videos, and casseroles and flowers left at the door. Not opening the mailbox to see another bill, and putting in overtime to pay them off. That is not what Vicki would want, and that is not who we are as a community and a country. Let's pay our fortunate and blessings forward.
IF YOU CAN'T DONATE - VOTE- VOTE for candidates that believes in healthcare reform so that cancer is not a life AND financial threatening disease.
*GoFundMe had some requirements they needed me to add to the story. this portion is for them. Feel free to stop reading.
Who you are and where you’re from: I'm Kathryn Tabb. I live in Elizabethtown, KY. I'm an attorney and work in the medical device industry.
Your relationship or contact to the intended recipients of your fundraiser's donations: Vickie nannied my youngest daughter from the time she came home from the NICU in foster care and has been with our family every step of the way in life. She's inspired me for 8 years and will forevermore.
If you've added a beneficiary to withdraw, be sure their name and relationship are shared on the fundraiser: The named beneficiary is the husband, Sean Owsley. He's been the love of Vicki's life for 10 years, and she's been his. They live in Columbia, KY
A clear explanation of how the donations will be spent: The donations will be spend to cover expenses while Sean is off work to care for Vicki in her final weeks on hospice, as well as funeral expenses.
Your plan for delivering the fundraiser's donations to the intended recipient(s): The account will be handed over to Sean as manager to allow him to withdraw funds. I will not personally manage or withdraw any funds to my personal bank account.
Because she is so rare, a rare form of pancreatic cancer decided to take her on as its host. She's fought a HARD and STRONG battle, and even taught through it remotely last year during Covid. After a summer of chemo , and a fall of trial treatments has failed, she is coming home. She has two weeks to a few months left with us.
The hero behind the scenes is her husband. Her ROCK of 10 years who has been caring for her, and (literally) carrying her for several months. He's not comfortable asking for help, but for those of you who don't know me, I've never been afraid to make Sean uncomfortable for his own good. (I used to regularly threaten to propose to Vicki if he didn't sooner). I'm crying typing this, because there just aren't words to describe what a devoted and loving husband he is. He's taking a leave from his job to spend his last moments with the woman he should have had another 60 years with. (and because we live in America, that leave is unpaid)
He's dealing with the unthinkable. The LAST thing I want on his mind is money. He needs to focus on her physical health and his mental health during this time. I don't want him to have piles of medical bills to remind him of his wife. So I created this page so that we can all help prevent that from being the case. I know it may be a shock (sarcasm) but Teachers are not paid as the super stars and life altering professionals that they deserve. And their insurance isn't big-pharma level generous. So, for those of us who wish they were paid more in life, here is a chance to help compensate in death.
Let's make sure that all Sean comes home to, and the only reminders of her life well lived, and their life together, are pictures, and videos, and casseroles and flowers left at the door. Not opening the mailbox to see another bill, and putting in overtime to pay them off. That is not what Vicki would want, and that is not who we are as a community and a country. Let's pay our fortunate and blessings forward.
IF YOU CAN'T DONATE - VOTE- VOTE for candidates that believes in healthcare reform so that cancer is not a life AND financial threatening disease.
*GoFundMe had some requirements they needed me to add to the story. this portion is for them. Feel free to stop reading.
Who you are and where you’re from: I'm Kathryn Tabb. I live in Elizabethtown, KY. I'm an attorney and work in the medical device industry.
Your relationship or contact to the intended recipients of your fundraiser's donations: Vickie nannied my youngest daughter from the time she came home from the NICU in foster care and has been with our family every step of the way in life. She's inspired me for 8 years and will forevermore.
If you've added a beneficiary to withdraw, be sure their name and relationship are shared on the fundraiser: The named beneficiary is the husband, Sean Owsley. He's been the love of Vicki's life for 10 years, and she's been his. They live in Columbia, KY
A clear explanation of how the donations will be spent: The donations will be spend to cover expenses while Sean is off work to care for Vicki in her final weeks on hospice, as well as funeral expenses.
Your plan for delivering the fundraiser's donations to the intended recipient(s): The account will be handed over to Sean as manager to allow him to withdraw funds. I will not personally manage or withdraw any funds to my personal bank account.
Fundraising team: LeibeckOwsleySociety (3)
KATHRYN TABB
Organizer
Raised $1,510 from 20 donations
Elizabethtown, KY
Sean Owsley
Beneficiary
Raised $5,115 from 61 donations
Holly Hatfield
Team member
Raised $600 from 7 donations
This team raised $19,076 from 228 other donations.
