Take 5 Deli

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/daa4a3a2
Hello to everyone following Danielle and our family’s journey. The past few months have been challenging, to say the least. Since August, Danielle has been through so much, and we wanted to provide an update.

In June, we learned that Danielle's Ewing's Sarcoma had recurred, and a biopsy during her hospitalization in August confirmed the diagnosis. Since then, we’ve been in a sort of medical limbo, with no treatments performed yet on the cancer itself; instead, we were advised to “watch and wait.” Throughout this, the Alpena Cancer Center has gone above and beyond, supporting us in every way they could—truly an amazing group of people.

In August, Henry Ford Hospital performed two procedures to help with the intense neuropathic pain Danielle was experiencing. Both procedures offered temporary relief, but the road has been painful and difficult since then. The tumor affects her nervous system and hip bone, causing pain that is often unbearable. Despite this, Danielle remains a warrior, hiding her pain as best she can. Unfortunately, she experiences “flare-ups” requiring hospitalization every few weeks.

After her latest hospitalization, we were contacted by a new specialist at the University of Michigan, who informed us of a clinical trial that Danielle is eligible for. She will be one of only 56 people in the country to participate in this treatment. We’ll be traveling to Ann Arbor for some preliminary tests and check-ups this week, with the chemotherapy trial expected to begin in the next few weeks. For the foreseeable future, we’ll be making regular trips to Ann Arbor for her care.

While the thought of a clinical trial is daunting, this particular trial has shown promising results with Ewing’s Sarcoma and other solid tumors. We’re both relieved and hopeful to finally have a treatment plan in place—one that targets the cancer, not just the pain. If successful, this trial could not only help Danielle but also pave the way for others facing similar battles in the future.

Danielle is doing everything she can to stay positive, despite the pain, fear, and doubt that have filled her daily life for months. Through it all, she has been an incredible mother to our children and a wonderful partner to me. Sixteen years ago, I never imagined I was falling in love with the strongest person I would ever meet.

Thank you to each and every one of you who has kept us in your thoughts and supported us along the way. We never imagined we’d be in this situation, but having this community behind us has been an incredible mental and emotional support.

Love, JC, Danielle, the kids, and our entire family!
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Hello! My name is Jessica Hatch, and I am starting this GoFundMe to benefit Danielle Lawrence. Danielle is my sister-in-law, and many of you know her, and my brother JC, from when we owned Take 5 Deli in Alpena, Michigan.

Danielle and JC have two beautiful young kids, John Matthew, and Charlotte Rose, and sadly, even thought we thought this rollercoaster of cancer was over, it's not. We have started this GoFundMe to help them raise funds during this medical crisis.

We also have a Venmo at: Johnlaw698911
All donations are GREATLY appreciated. Now onto the story of what’s going on.

Danielle was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma as a child, and she beat Cancer around 11 years old. It came back as an adult, and for the past almost 2 years, she battled, and in April of 2024, we thought she had won. All the scans showed she was cancer free, and the entire family started to celebrate! Those celebrations were short lived, as about 1 month later, he pain had returned. We had high hopes that it wasn't from cancer, but sadly, our fears have been realized, and her cancer has returned.

She has been in and out of the hospital for the past few weeks, trying to control the amount of pain she is in, and trying to figure out the next steps and the next plan of action. As of right now, I don't have much information, other then to say, as of today, August 25th, 2024, she has been transported back down to Henry Ford Hospital. We will post updates as we can, and we know this time around things could be more difficult then before.

During this time, my brother is trying to stay close to her, near the hospital (or sleeping at the hospital when he has to). They are just over 4 hours away from home. My parents are doing their best to take care of their kids, and I am helping with the dog, Sadie and Mr. Stewart. This is going to be a very long road, and like most people know, a medical crisis can put a massive amount of strain on a family. If you can donate, it’s greatly appreciated. And if you cannot, sharing this Gofundme is just as helpful. The more people her story reaches, the better.

We also have a Venmo at: Johnlaw698911

The ENTIRE family thanks you for your support, your love, your prayers, and your kind words. I will do my best to update this GofundMe as we find out more. We are doing our best to stay positive, and stay strong. Thank you for reading this, and thank you for helping. We appreciate you!

Update From Danielle's GoFundme: https://gofund.me/33910c03
"No evidence of disease" my Oncologist confirmed earlier this week.
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We did it.
I am cancer free. 😭
I beat cancer, again. 🙌🏻
I am a 2x cancer survivor. 🎗️
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I can't believe I have the privilege of saying those words. I am SO grateful I get to say those words.

I cannot express how much my family and I have appreciated your sympathy, generosity, and prayers.
Thank you to everyone who helped us along the way; a lot of you saw me at my worst and I will be forever grateful for the care you gave me.
I owe everything to my family; I couldn't have made it through the past year without their endless support and positivity. Thank you for being such a constant during one of the most chaotic years yet. Having such a strong, positive, support system allowed me to heal at my own pace while knowing everything else was taken care of. I love you guys!

I am looking forward to enjoying summer with my kids, family, and friends and getting back to my normal self, only better! 💛🥳