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<div><strong>7/14/2025 UPDATE ON JAMIE:</strong>
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<div>It's hard to believe it was just four months ago we found out that my mom went from the picture of health to having high risk MDS, needing a bone marrow transplant to save her life.  Since that day in March, life has been a constant whirlwind of change as we worked towards her transplant. This journey has involved tons of guidances from healthcare professionals and friends,  a cross-country move to begin treatment at UPenn, a few tough weeks in the hospital battling pneumonia, finding a donor (YAY!), and seeing friends and family before the process begins. There have been a lot of lows, but also many highs. A lot of these high took shape as support from all our family and friends during this process. Whether visits, food, donations, words of love, prayers, comfort gifts, and other support, we thank you all from the bottom of our heart.
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<div><strong>Now for the important update:</strong>  My mom begins her transplant process TOMORROW. At some point in the day, we'll get the call and head to the hospital where she'll begin high-dose chemo conditioning followed by her bone marrow transplant. She'll be in the hospital for roughly a month, followed by 3-6 months recovery at home (with the support of her caretaking team - me and David)  The next few months will be the hardest yet, but every day marks a step towards her hopefully long-term recovery. 
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<div>You can follow along for updates on her Caringbridge if you'd like. 
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<div>If you know our mom, Jamie, you know she’s a force of nature — strong, selfless, and always the first to show up for others. She’s spent her life caring for everyone around her. Now, she’s facing the biggest challenge of her life.
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<div>Just two months ago, our world turned upside down when she was diagnosed with high-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a rare and aggressive blood cancer. One day she was fine, and the next we learned her immune system had nearly shut down. A simple cold could now be life-threatening.
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<div>Since her diagnosis, Jamie has spent weeks in the hospital, fighting off pneumonia and trying to get strong enough to begin treatment. The only chance to save her life is a bone marrow transplant — of course, she’s ready to fight with everything she’s got.
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<div><strong>What’s Ahead</strong>
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<div>While we search for a donor, Jamie will start treatment to slow the cancer. Once a match is found, she’ll go through intensive chemotherapy followed by the transplant surgery. Recovery will be long and hard. She’ll be in the hospital for months followed by months of isolation at home and multiple hospital visits a week.
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<div>She is moving across the country to be near a transplant center and close to family and her support system in Philadelphia. While we hoped we had months to figure out a plan, the timeline was rapidly pushed up by her medical team, after being told she must begin treatment immediately in Philadelphia.
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<div>Sadly, she won’t be able to work during this time and will need help in navigating the financial burden. A bone marrow transplant is one of the most expensive medical procedures. On top of that are the costs of relocation, travel, housing, full-time caregiving, and lost income.
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<div><strong>Why We’re Asking for Help</strong>
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<div>Jamie is not someone who asks for help — she’s always been the helper. She was a single mom who put herself through college and later grad school, worked multiple jobs, and still found time to serve others. She's immersed herself in charity efforts from cancer research to feeding the houseless communities, and she supported our dad (her ex-husband) through his fight and final days with cancer a little over a year ago.
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<div>She is so many people's rock and our superhero.
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<div><strong>Your Donation Will Help With:</strong>
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<div>- Medical expenses not covered by insurance
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<div>- Relocation and housing during treatment
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<div>- Caregiving and transportation
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<div>- Lost wages during recovery
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<div>With all our love and gratitude,
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<div>Jessica + Devin
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Help Jamie Get a Life-Saving Bone Marrow Transplant

<div>* Upadate: We were able to find a vet that will do the surgery for around $2500. So far we've raised about half of that!  I'm changing the goal to cover the to reflect this drop in surgery cost and adding to it some of the emergency vet bill which was $1500. Thank you to all that have donated and showed support in other ways. I greatly appreciate eveyones help!
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<div>My sweet fur baby, Rollerball, took a spill and broke her left hind femur some time between Sunday to Monday while I was away picking up Alexis in Philly. We came back to the boat and she was limping and in obvious pain. We got her to an emergency animal hospital yesterday and they x-rayed, confirmed the break, and sent us home w pain medication, a sedative, anti-inflammatory pills, and a list of orthpedic surgeons to call.
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<div>After calling everywhere this afternoon the best estimate I got was between $6k-$7k. Between Alexis and I all we got is about $3500.
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<div>Please, if you can spare anything to help us get the ball rolling (pun intended,) on her surgery I would be eternally grateful! Please help give Rollerball a chance to live out the rest of her years as an awesome, traveling boat cat!!
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Help Rollerball Heal After Her Accident

<div>Dear Fellow Animal Lovers &amp; Park Enthusiasts,
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<div>We need your help to keep Orianna Hill Park safe for all dogs!
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<div><strong>Our park is facing a critical situation</strong> as the Philadelphia Water Department will shut off our water access<strong> permanently </strong>if we don't install a backflow preventer. Without running water, we risk <strong>losing our beloved garden</strong>, and dogs won't have <strong>access to clean water during the upcoming scorching summer months</strong>.
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<div><strong>As a non-profit that relies <em>solely on donations</em></strong>, we urgently need your support. We are calling upon all dog owners and park lovers to help us reach our goal and keep our member-funded park safe and enjoyable for all. By donating just $1, less than a cup of coffee, <strong>you can make a significant impact</strong> and help us reach our fundraising goal!
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<div>Our fundraiser will cover the $10,000 cost to do the following work:
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<li>Permit with City of Philadelphia for construction
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<li>Dig up the garden and locate water line feeding rear frost free faucet
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<li>Cut out section of water line &amp; loop to the above ground and back to the line
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<li>Supply &amp; install new tee for new frost free hydrant to stand outside of new hot box
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<li>City inspection, backfill &amp; tamp
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<li>Prep area, set forms, and pour new concrete pad to hold new hot box
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<li>Supply &amp; install new watts RPZ, ball valves, and copper unions for winter removal
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<div>For over 20 years, Orianna Hill has been a place of relaxation and companionship for both dogs and their owners. <strong>We have welcomed thousands of furry friends and their humans</strong>, and we want to continue to do so for many years to come. Your contribution will help us install the necessary backflow preventer and ensure the longevity of our park.
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<div><strong>Please, don't wait!</strong> Every dollar counts and will help us reach our goal.<strong> If every person who has ever enjoyed our park <em>donated $5</em>, we would more than <em>TRIPLE</em> our goal!</strong> Together, we can make a difference and ensure that our dogs and thriving community continue to have access to the wonderful Orianna Hill Park.
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<div><strong><em>You can also donate through </em></strong><a href="https://www.oriannahill.org/p/Donations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><em>Venmo and PayPal</em></strong></a><strong><em>!</em></strong>
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<div>Thank you for your support!
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<div>Sincerely,
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<div>FOOHP Volunteer Board &amp; All of Our Dog Friends
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<div>For more information, please visit our <a href="https://www.oriannahill.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>. Find us on Instagram @oriannahill &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-Orianna-Hill-Park/100064280305283" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>.
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