Thanks to the continued supprt of the DJD Fight On Foundation Board members, volunteers, and supporters, the Foundation was able to help another family recently. This family was referred to the Foundation through a participant of the Akron Park DJD 5K. The Horst family resides in Lebanon, PA. The mother, Jennifer (37) has leukemia and recently had a bone marrow transplant. Following her transplant, Jennifer's leukemia relapsed. At the time of the family's referral to the foundation, Jennifer was awaiting a clinical trial at John Hopkins. Jennifer's husband, David, has been spliting his time by visting Jennifer, tryign to remain working, and taking care of the two children Ryan (6) and Grace (5). Here is the letter received from David's mother Fay Horst. Stay tuned for a picture of the family!
Dear Mindy and staff of DJD Fight On Foundation,
On behalf of my son and his family, I thank you for your generous monetary contribution received recently from your Foundation. His wife, Jennifer, has suffered much in the last 1 1/2 years with her leukemia. The hospital bills have been a nightmare. Many people like you have come forth to help with the expenses. Jennifer continues to fight for her life and for her family. Please understand if you don't hear from Jennifer and David personally, they did appreciate your efforts in your fundraisers for the donation. You are doing a wonderful deed by serving your fellow friends in such a kind way. Continue in your spirit of Faith.
In appreciation and much love,
Fay Horst
and David Horst family
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Thank you for all you do Mindy and friends. This terrible disease affects so many people and when it affects someone that you know-it seems even worse. The Horst family and our family spend every 4th of July together. It has been hard watching the family go through this. I know that they truly appreciate everything that you do. You are such a blessing to so many people. God Bless You.
Wendy Dickersheid
dear mindy,
add another person and family that has been helped and blessed by you and derrick's foundation!! you are gonna have one amazing crown with jewels in heaven:) that is for sure! derrick must be so proud of you as well as the rest of your family and friends! you sure know how to make a difference in this at times crazy world. love you, m&n
God Bless you Mindy and the self-less work and ministry you do for others. Love, Chris and Lori
I'm so very proud of you Mindy. You make the world a better place. Love Aunt Molie
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