Lolo Strong
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Lauren Hanawalt is a beautiful and intelligent 16-year-old young lady attending Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lauren’s nickname is Lolo, which more aptly fits her sweet and kindhearted personality. Lolo loves all animals, but especially her dog, Baxter. And her lovely smile will brighten up any room, day or night.
When Lolo was 14, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer and had surgery to remove the tumor. In July 2018, the cancer reoccurred and her doctor recommended treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, the leading cancer hospital in the U.S. In August, Lolo, her mom, Karen, and aunt, Terry, headed down to Houston for treatment. Lolo’s dad, Doug, is staying back home in Indiana so that he can continue to work and maintain the household. Karen, who is a high school math teacher at Fishers High School in Fishers, Indiana, is taking a leave of absence from teaching so that she can be in Houston with Lolo.
Lolo has two older siblings, Sara and Jake. Both Sara and Jake attend Purdue University and have been awesome role models for Lolo. Sara has been able to make two trips to Houston thus far, which really lifted Lolo’s spirits.
Lolo’s treatment plan is aggressive and includes chemotherapy, proton beam therapy (radiation), and surgery. Some days, Lolo has both chemo and radiation. Lolo never complains and is so courageous in dealing with all the treatment protocols, delays, and pain. The current schedule takes them through the end of October, but it could be longer depending on many potential variables.
Needless to say, these unplanned direct expenses to the Hanawalt family are outrageous. In addition to the non-reimbursable medical expenses, there are travel and lodging expenses in Houston and potential loss of income. Any monetary donation that you kindly provide will help offset medical, travel, lodging, and other unplanned expenses.
Our entire family would like to thank you for reading Lolo’s story and contributing any amount to the fund. Please pray for Lolo, our family and the wonderful health care providers at MD Anderson.
When Lolo was 14, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer and had surgery to remove the tumor. In July 2018, the cancer reoccurred and her doctor recommended treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, the leading cancer hospital in the U.S. In August, Lolo, her mom, Karen, and aunt, Terry, headed down to Houston for treatment. Lolo’s dad, Doug, is staying back home in Indiana so that he can continue to work and maintain the household. Karen, who is a high school math teacher at Fishers High School in Fishers, Indiana, is taking a leave of absence from teaching so that she can be in Houston with Lolo.
Lolo has two older siblings, Sara and Jake. Both Sara and Jake attend Purdue University and have been awesome role models for Lolo. Sara has been able to make two trips to Houston thus far, which really lifted Lolo’s spirits.
Lolo’s treatment plan is aggressive and includes chemotherapy, proton beam therapy (radiation), and surgery. Some days, Lolo has both chemo and radiation. Lolo never complains and is so courageous in dealing with all the treatment protocols, delays, and pain. The current schedule takes them through the end of October, but it could be longer depending on many potential variables.
Needless to say, these unplanned direct expenses to the Hanawalt family are outrageous. In addition to the non-reimbursable medical expenses, there are travel and lodging expenses in Houston and potential loss of income. Any monetary donation that you kindly provide will help offset medical, travel, lodging, and other unplanned expenses.
Our entire family would like to thank you for reading Lolo’s story and contributing any amount to the fund. Please pray for Lolo, our family and the wonderful health care providers at MD Anderson.
Organizer and beneficiary
David Witzerman
Organizer
Fortville, IN
Karen Hanawalt
Beneficiary
