Allen Family Assistance Fund
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Please help the Allen family! With Doug's very sudden and unexpected death, Jannelle and the girls are left in a very difficult financial situation and any help is very much appreciated.
At the end of June, Doug started getting sick randomly. His health started declining rapidly, and he was admitted to the hospital towards the end of July. He was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer. Two weeks after the diagnosis, doctors determined there was nothing that could be done for him. This past Thursday, he was moved to hospice to receive end of life care. He was unresponsive for the past week and sadly passed away early this morning, August 16th. Our hearts go out to Doug's wife, Jannelle, and their precious daughters, Dahlia (16), Jade (14), and Ruby (11).
With Doug gone, so is his income from his construction and home restoration business. Jannelle now faces the daunting responsibility of providing for their family solely from her income, which has taken a brutal hit because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The family is also burdened with high medical costs due to expensive tests, specialists, ICU and hospice, along with the expense of a funeral and burial. Financial assistance is also needed to provide immediate relief for living expenses and to help prepare for the daughters' future college education. Thank you for any amount you can possibly sacrifice to help ease their burden.
Please continue reading to learn more of Doug's story.
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When Doug Allen saw you, it was like he smiled with his whole face as he exuberantly cried out, “HHHEEEYYY!! How are you?” This was Doug – energetic, full of joy and laughter, and living life to the fullest. While he was one of the happiest, friendliest guys, quick to tell a joke and then laugh at it, he was also a fierce competitor, competing in Ironman competitions and triathlons. He also loved cycling and climbing Colorado Fourteeners. As fierce as he was a competitor, he was most fierce in his love for his family. They did everything together!
Tragically, in the midst of living a full life, Doug's ended way too soon. It all began with feeling a little tired and running an occasional fever over several months. That was followed by a trip to Urgent Care, more fevers, more fatigue. A doctor ordered blood draws. Doug’s condition deteriorated; an oncologist was called. Doug was quickly admitted to the hospital where tests and results could be done faster.
Shortly after, this once fierce Ironman competitor could no longer walk or recognize his beautiful daughters. He then became unresponsive, and was finally diagnosed with a rare form of brain lymphoma, followed by the complication of a blood infection. There was nothing left for the doctors to do and painful end-of-life decisions were made, resulting in a move to hospice two weeks after his diagnosis. Hope was gone and heartache began as Doug completed his earthly race on August 16, 2020.
Life for the Allen family has gone from relatively normal to experiencing a terrible tragedy and great loss within about 6 weeks. The exuberance, laughter, and joy that once filled this close-knit home is now replaced with tears of sadness while they find themselves with an empty chair at their table.
Thank you for keeping the Allen family in your thoughts and prayers and for all the love and support during this extremely difficult time.
Miss you Doug!
At the end of June, Doug started getting sick randomly. His health started declining rapidly, and he was admitted to the hospital towards the end of July. He was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer. Two weeks after the diagnosis, doctors determined there was nothing that could be done for him. This past Thursday, he was moved to hospice to receive end of life care. He was unresponsive for the past week and sadly passed away early this morning, August 16th. Our hearts go out to Doug's wife, Jannelle, and their precious daughters, Dahlia (16), Jade (14), and Ruby (11).
With Doug gone, so is his income from his construction and home restoration business. Jannelle now faces the daunting responsibility of providing for their family solely from her income, which has taken a brutal hit because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The family is also burdened with high medical costs due to expensive tests, specialists, ICU and hospice, along with the expense of a funeral and burial. Financial assistance is also needed to provide immediate relief for living expenses and to help prepare for the daughters' future college education. Thank you for any amount you can possibly sacrifice to help ease their burden.
Please continue reading to learn more of Doug's story.
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When Doug Allen saw you, it was like he smiled with his whole face as he exuberantly cried out, “HHHEEEYYY!! How are you?” This was Doug – energetic, full of joy and laughter, and living life to the fullest. While he was one of the happiest, friendliest guys, quick to tell a joke and then laugh at it, he was also a fierce competitor, competing in Ironman competitions and triathlons. He also loved cycling and climbing Colorado Fourteeners. As fierce as he was a competitor, he was most fierce in his love for his family. They did everything together!
Tragically, in the midst of living a full life, Doug's ended way too soon. It all began with feeling a little tired and running an occasional fever over several months. That was followed by a trip to Urgent Care, more fevers, more fatigue. A doctor ordered blood draws. Doug’s condition deteriorated; an oncologist was called. Doug was quickly admitted to the hospital where tests and results could be done faster.
Shortly after, this once fierce Ironman competitor could no longer walk or recognize his beautiful daughters. He then became unresponsive, and was finally diagnosed with a rare form of brain lymphoma, followed by the complication of a blood infection. There was nothing left for the doctors to do and painful end-of-life decisions were made, resulting in a move to hospice two weeks after his diagnosis. Hope was gone and heartache began as Doug completed his earthly race on August 16, 2020.
Life for the Allen family has gone from relatively normal to experiencing a terrible tragedy and great loss within about 6 weeks. The exuberance, laughter, and joy that once filled this close-knit home is now replaced with tears of sadness while they find themselves with an empty chair at their table.
Thank you for keeping the Allen family in your thoughts and prayers and for all the love and support during this extremely difficult time.
Miss you Doug!
Organizer and beneficiary
Tyson Hill
Organizer
Colorado Springs, CO
Jannelle Allen
Beneficiary