Winegar Strong

Hi! This is Ana Winegar and I am Kevin’s aunt Or as we so lovingly know him in our family ,Joey!

On Tuesday December 13, Doorly and Kevin got a phone call that no parent ever wants to receive. Joeys test results from his morning visit had come back and they did not look good. His amazing doctor worked hard to get him in to be seen at Desert Banner Children Hospital. You see, Joey had been having some issues with knee pain and some fevers but football season was on full mode and we all thought it was just part of wear and tear from football season and all the games leading to their Championship, which they won by the way!! That’s right we believe he played a total of 6 games while silently battling this!

Joey was admitted Tuesday evening and by Wednesday morning more test had been done and by later that day it was confirmed as Leukemia. This is a kid who eats healthy, works out, has a job, who loves our Savior, who will serve anyone and everyone, who is kind and funny and loving, just got his license, who has goals and dream! This is something none of us saw coming. His official diagnosis is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and he will start his first round of chemo on Monday!

Doorly and Kevin do so much for others and now it is our turn to do for them! Let’s help them lessen the burden of all those bills and extra trips and eating outs by raising some money for them. Believe me no matter how rich or poor a person is, when it comes to dealing with insurances and bills, we all can use the help! So let’s show them some love and donate for Joey! And if you can’t donate, then remember to keep him in your prayers

I will keep updates on how things are going. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.