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Karin “Kiki” Quinn WE LOVE YOU

Dear family and friends. My wife Jules and I are shocked and saddened utterly devastated to announce that our lives have been completely upended by the discovery of what looks to be stage 4 neuroblastoma in our amazing 15 month old daughter Karin Quinn aka “Kiki.”

Whether you call her Karin, Quinn, Kiki or Baby Q, the fact remains- she is amazing and uniquely fun, smart, and beautiful- our only daughter and the center of our world.

On June 14, Jules and Barbara Dockery took Quinn to her pediatrician to check out whether Baby’s cute pot belly was anything to worry about. He recommended an ultrasound to be sure.

She immediately underwent an ultrasound procedure at Tarzana Children’s Hospital which revealed a large mass on her liver. Julie and Quinn were transported via ambulance to UCLA for admission. Here we remain.

An MRI and CT scan revealed that Quinn has what appears to be a rare, aggressive and particularly lethal form of cancer known as neuroblastoma, an evil disease that lurks in healthy babies and then strikes.

In diagnosing this disease, Kiki underwent two biopsies, one on the mass itself (about the size of potato, located next to her liver), and another sample from her pelvic bone. They are anticipating that the cancer has spread to her bones. It will take more time to confirm this, but what is being discussed now is the reality of stage four neuroblastoma.

This is as bad as it gets. In our future is the entire spectrum of aggressive cancer treatments. Our precious baby will be subjected to Chemo, radiation, surgery, stem cells, and possibly be brought to the brink of death in order to heal from this terrible disease. No less than 3 lives are on the line.

The outpouring of support we’ve received from our friends and family is incredible. Many have asked what, if anything can be done to help.

First, hug your loved ones and be kind to them. Second, donate blood, if you can. Third, send healing thoughts, prayers, and good vibes to baby Quinn. We really really need to catch a lucky break.

Without prompting, Julie’s sister Crystal initiated this gofundme page in support of Kiki. We are NOT expecting donations but we understand that for many, donating to be a part of Quinn’s fund will feel like a concrete step on the road to recovery, and we are grateful for the support.

Thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts.
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    • $500 
    • 4 yrs
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Fundraising team: Team Kiki (3)

Max Forward
Organizer
Raised $1,805 from 23 donations
Los Angeles, CA
Bob Forward
Team member
Raised $1,370 from 21 donations
Julie Skille
Team member
Raised $1,251 from 12 donations
This team raised $62,027 from 449 other donations.

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