OUR MISSION
FORT DODGE, IA
My Happy Haven
My Happy Haven – Fort Dodge is a community-based non-profit organization, incorporated in the state of Iowa. We are comprised of volunteers dedicated to making a real difference in the life of a woman facing the fear and struggles of a cancer diagnosis. We do this by providing these women with a bedroom makeover, giving them an environment in which to rest peacefully and heal from the effects of cancer and its’ treatments.
We work closely with the woman so we can offer her a bedroom that reflects her personal needs and desires.
My Happy Haven – Fort Dodge is under the Fiscal Sponsorship of My Happy Place – Mason City Inc. for 501(c)3 tax deductible purposes.
My Happy Place – Mason City EIN: 46-2628458
My Happy Haven – Fort Dodge EIN: 85-2418314
WHO WE SERVE
Serving qualifying women in the Fort Dodge, IA 30 mi. radius area
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MEET CHERYL FLEMING
May 1st, 2024 was a life-changing day for myself and my family. That was the day I was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive terminal neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. With no known cure and a gradual loss of muscle control and function the average survival time is 2-5 years. The journey to receiving an ALS diagnosis was long and arduous. I underwent numerous tests, consultations, and medical procedures. During each visit to Mayo Clinic, I was accompanied by my children, spouse, or friends. The day I finally received my diagnosis I will always remember asking the doctor “ok, what do we do from here?” I was ready to fight this disease. His response was “take a multi vitamin and whatever you planned to do when you retired start doing it tomorrow.”
MEET BREANNA BETHKE
MEET JESS JOHNSON
Jess was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma stage 1 along with her 25yr old daughter that was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma stage 2, just a month after her mother. Jess had a double mastectomy in March of 2023 where they found a total of 9 tumors and was told that she is now cancer free. Jess will have her reconstructive surgery September 7th and we are hoping to be able to do her room before then. Please help us meet our goal so that we may help Jess rest more comfortably for the long road yet ahead of her.
MEET CHANTEL STUART
MEET OUR BOARD
Kari Swisher
Director/President
Emily Stucky
Board Member/Vice President
Tara Koopman
Board Member/Secretary
Jen Crimmins
Board Member/Treasurer
OUR BEDROOM MAKEOVERS
MY HAPPY HAVEN FORT DODGE, IA SERVING A 30 MILE RADIUS
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