Canyon Creek Life Our Neighborhood Magazine
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athryn Kuehn, one of our beloved neighbors in
The prosthetics Kathryn needs run between $60,000 to
Canyon Creek, is in desperate need of help. In
$80,000 per hand. Insurance may help with some of the cost
March 2014, Kathryn contracted a strep infection
but will not defer it completely. Unfortunately, that is just for
that turned septic and resulted in the loss of both of her
hands and does not include prosthetics for her feet, which she
hands and feet. A loving wife, devoted mom, and active
needs as well.
community member, Kathryn is also a certified massage therapist.
An ambitious goal has been set to raise $200,000, which will go directly to the cost of both Kathryn’s hand and feet prosthetics. A run/walk race was set up on November 15th to help raise additional funds and to rally around Kathryn and show her support. At press time, more than $10,000 had been raised since the October 1st fundraising kick-off. Seeing the neighborhood “Hit the street for Hands and Feet” for Kathryn was truly an amazing sight. Although this issue went to press before pictures of the event could be included, we look forward to sharing the event in our next issue. If you didn’t have a chance to participate in the walk for Kathryn, you can still give back to our friend and neighbor in need. Tax-deductible donations can be made to HELPING HANDS MINISTIRIES and marked for the Kathryn Kuehn Family Care Project. If you aren’t interested in a tax deduction, checks and cash are accepted as well.
In true Canyon Creek fashion, the community came together
We are a mighty and loving community, and we know that
to support one of our own. A goal was set to give Kathryn
when we put our hearts and minds to a common goal, we can
her independence back by helping her purchase advanced
accomplish it together. Thank you to all who have donated to
prosthetics. These prosthetics will be life-changing for her
this cause.
and will once again give her the freedom to take care of herself. Things we take for granted, like baking, using a telephone, and opening and closing doors, will be given back to Kathryn. www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com
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