MEET BREANNA BETHKE

We have our next candidate!!! Breanna Bethke was nominated by Ethan, Ashlyn, Brooklyn, and Madilyn Swisher. Her story in her own words: In August 2023, at the age of 16, I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called HLH or Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. The symptoms progressed quickly as my body went into fight or flight mode, causing it to attack itself. To slow down my bodily functions for proper diagnosis and treatment, I had been induced into a coma. Chemotherapy ensued until mid-October followed by switching over to navolbeabe to combat the virus further. After some time on this medication, only traces of the original viral component remained. Finally off Navolbeabe now we just monitor its progression
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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

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Serving qualifying women in the Fort Dodge, IA 30 mi. radius area

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MEET BREANNA BETHKE

In August 2023, at the age of 16, I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called HLH or Hemophagocytic lymph histiocytosis. The symptoms progressed quickly as my body went into fight or flight mode, causing it to attack itself. To slow down my bodily functions for proper diagnosis and treatment, I had been induced into a coma. Chemotherapy ensued until mid-October followed by switching over to Navolbeabe to combat the virus further. After some time on this medication, only traces of the original viral component remained. Finally off Navolbeabe, we now just monitor its progression closely.
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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.

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MEET CHANTEL STUART

My name is Chantel Stuart, I’m 38 years old and I have been battling cancer since March 27, 2017. My symptoms came on like a freight train and within 2 weeks I was at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and I was diagnosed with Cervical Adenocarcinoma stage 2B. The second day I was there I went in for exploratory surgery to determine the extent of the cancer. My team of doctors developed a treatment plan within the next few days and I began treatment the week after. At my last check up at Mayo I was told if my current chemotherapy stops working they weren’t really sure they had anything else to offer me. It was incredibly disheartening and I felt like I was being given up on. It’s been a few weeks since my last appointment and I am currently waiting to be seen at MD Anderson in Texas for a second opinion. I am hopeful that my miracle is still out there.
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Kari Swisher

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Emily Stucky

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Tara Koopman

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Jen Crimmins

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