Supporting the Hagers

After several weeks of not feeling well, Garett scheduled appointments to seek answers. While out of town working, he couldn’t wait any longer and found himself in the Emergency Room in Atlanta GA. God knew where he needed to be though, which just happened to be a hospital with a cancer center. Renee, his wife, was told she needed to be close so she left their 2 boys home with her amazing sister and spent her time anxiously waiting in a hotel room. Due to Covid restrictions, she was prohibited to visit Garett in the hospital. Garett underwent a major surgery and was released a week later. After some initial confusion about a diagnosis, on April 5th, doctors in Lexington confirmed he has stage 3 colorectal cancer. Today Garett received his first treatment of chemo. Over the next several months, Garett will receive both chemo, radiation and possibly some additional surgeries. Garett has kept his good sense of humor but knows there will be some rough days ahead. He is strong and has the support from family and friends to defeat this disease.


This family has 2 young, active busy boys and Renee is always going above and beyond to help others. I would love to be able to help take away some of the burden and worry!