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Most of 2026, Janell has been battling her third episode of a rare and extremely painful autoimmune skin condition called pyoderma gangrenosum, which is associated with her ulcerative colitis. Over the past several months, the ulcer on her leg has continued to progress despite ongoing treatment. The wound has now extended down to the muscle, making it incredibly painful and difficult for Janell to walk, stand, or carry out everyday activities. As a result, she has been unable to work, creating a significant financial hardship. 
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 Because this condition requires specialized care, Janell regularly travels to Iowa City for appointments with her medical team. In addition to travel expenses, she must purchase costly wound care supplies. The wound requires very large bandages and dressings that must be changed multiple times each day, making the cost of keeping the wound clean and protected overwhelming. 
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 If you are able to help, your donation will go toward medical expenses, wound care supplies, travel costs for treatment, and helping cover everyday living expenses while Janell is unable to work. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference. If you are unable to donate, simply sharing this fundraiser with others would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read Janell's story and for your kindness, support, and prayers during this difficult journey.

Help Janell Fight Pyoderma Gangrenosum

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<div>Our daughter Lizzy has been battling persistent gastrointestinal issues for most of her life, experiencing chronic abdominal pain and food sensitivities. In 2022, she began eliminating foods from her diet to manage the pain. But last year, our family faced an unimaginable tragedy when Lizzy's younger sister, Delaney, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 16. This loss has profoundly impacted Lizzy, adding layers of grief and emotional pain to her already fragile health.
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<div>In response to her grief, Lizzy's eating became more restricted, and over time, this led to the development of a serious eating disorder. Over the past few months, I’ve been searching tirelessly for help, and in August 2024, God connected us with a health coach specializing in eating disorders. However, as Lizzy's food intake increased through re-introduction, she has become at high risk for refeeding syndrome—a life-threatening condition if not addressed immediately.
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<div>After consulting with her medical team, we’ve been told that the best option for Lizzy is residential treatment.  This program offers comprehensive care not only for her eating disorder but also for her underlying gastrointestinal issues and mental health concerns.
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<div>The reality of residential treatment is daunting, both emotionally and financially. Insurance will cover only a fraction of the costs, leaving us with significant out-of-pocket expenses. Our family has already faced financial strain after Delaney’s passing, with funeral expenses, missed work, and medical bills. As a mother who has already lost one child, I am terrified of losing another.
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<div>Lizzy’s estimated stay at the treatment center is 2-4 months. We need your support to give her the chance to heal and regain her health. We don’t want money to be the barrier that prevents her from getting the care she so desperately needs.
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<div>Please consider contributing, sharing this campaign, and keeping Lizzy in your prayers. Any donation, no matter the size, will bring us closer to getting Lizzy the help she needs.
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<div>From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your love, support, and generosity during this incredibly difficult time.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>The Kremer Family
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<div>Tom, Leslie, Lizzy, Nora, and Sierra
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Support Lizzy's Path to Health and Recovery

<div>My brother, Kori, was in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, June 21st. He’s in the ICU at the University of Iowa, intubated in a medically induced coma; letting his body heal while he rests. Currently we know he has several broken ribs, a broken collar bone, a collapsed lung, and a small brain bleed. Doctors will determine tomorrow what the next steps are for him. At this time we don’t know how long he’ll be in a coma, how much time he’ll need off work, etc.
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<div>The money raised will be used to cover lost wages, medical bills and make sure Mallory and Emily are taken care of as needed.
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<div>Please pray for Kori and his girls ❤️‍
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Support Kori's Recovery and Family Needs

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<div>On January 18th, we said goodbye to our beautiful Jenny and her loyal companion, Echo. If you knew Jenny, you knew she was a devoted mom, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, shining a light in every room she entered. Her infectious laughter, passion for exploring the world, and her lack of an inside voice were her trademarks.
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<div>As we grapple with this loss, our focus is on supporting Jenny's children, Nick and Kylie. The grief feels unbearable, and we're reaching out for your help to ease the burden they now carry. Jenny's spirit, marked by joy and adventure, lives on in them, and we want to ensure they have the support they need.
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<div>Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful impact during this challenging time. Join us in honoring Jenny's memory and providing comfort to Nick and Kylie as they navigate this difficult journey ahead.
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Supporting Nick & Kylie: In memory of Jenny Dazey

<strong><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/36120812_1552927311609490_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="36120812_1552927311609490_r.jpeg" />I am participating in Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce presents Dancing with the Stars Dubuque Style!</strong><br /><br />This is a great fundraising event for many non-profit organizations in the Dubuque community and has raised over $2 million the last 10 years.<br /><br />I have chosen to raise money for the Veterans Freedom Center, a local non-profit that exists to meet the needs of all military active duty, reserve and Honorably Discharged Tri-State military veterans past and present.<br /><br />I have included the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce's link to the event:<br /><a href="https://www.dubuquechamber.com/events/signature-events/dancing-with-the-stars" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.dubuquechamber.com/events/signature-events/dancing-with-the-stars" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.dubuquechamber.com/events/signature-events/dancing-with-the-stars</a> </a><br /><br />Here is the Veterans Freedom Center link to learn more about how they support our local veteran population:<br /><a href="http://www.veteransfreedomcenter.net/home.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="http://www.veteransfreedomcenter.net/home.html" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.veteransfreedomcenter.net/home.html</a> </a><br /><br /><br />Any size donation would be greatly appreciated to help me support this great organization that does so much for our local veteran population.<br /><br />Michael

Michael Clasen Dancing w/the Stars Dubuque Style

Just a quick summary on what Molly has been going thru since January 25th.  She was not feeling well and having a hard time breathing on Thursday afternoon but started to feel a little better that evening so we did not seek medical treatment. Unfortunately on Friday morning she was in very bad shape and having a very difficult time breathing so we called 911 and she was transported to the ER at Mercy Hospital where it was discovered thru an xray that her left lung had collapsed. This is due to a lung condition that she is being diagnosed with and we have a million questions about still. The doctors think that a blem in her lung tissue burst during a cough possibly and led to the lung collapsing. At the ER the doctors quickly put a chest tube in and she began to feel a little better and she was transferred to the ICU. After a few days in the ICU the doctors determined her lung was not getting better so surgery was the decision and that is what she underwent this morning. The surgery was successful and went well. She now has 2 larger chest tubes in to help inflate her lung back to where it should be. She is resting comfortably now but has many days of recovery in the hospital ahead of her. Then we will tackle and learn more about how to deal with the lung condition long term.<br />As you can imagine, the ongoing expense of her hospital stay and continued healing will add up.  We thank you for your continued prayers and support and we will keep you updated. Thank you to all of you who have reached out to help over the past week.<br />We are really looking forward to getting Molly healthy and back home to her boys and her fur baby. Thank you!

Molly's Recovery

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