Support the Klemm Family Through Owen's Fight Against Cancer
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Dear Friends and PFD Family.
The Klemm family—Josh, Terry, 2-year-old Owen, and 9-month-old Katherine—needs your support during a time of unimaginable difficulty. In June, just after celebrating his 2nd birthday, Owen was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. His diagnosis turned the Klemm family’s world upside down, as they learned the cancer had metastasized throughout his body.
Since that day, Owen has endured challenges no child should face. Over the past six months, he has bravely completed five cycles of chemotherapy, undergone dozens of blood transfusions, and endured major surgery to remove a tumor. Now, he faces even more grueling treatments, including bone marrow transplants that will require him to be hospitalized at Phoenix Children’s Hospital for at least the next three months—keeping him there through the holiday season. After the transplants, Owen will continue with radiation and immunotherapy as part of his long-term treatment plan.
With Owen requiring full-time care, his mother, Terry, had to resign from her job, leaving Josh as the sole provider for their family. With the demands of Owen’s treatment, countless hospital stays, the family’s daily expenses, and unforeseen changes to insurance coverage, the challenges faced by the Klemm family remain daunting. This difficult journey has been compounded by the stress of ensuring Katherine, their 9-month-old daughter, receives the love and care she needs during this time.
The Klemm family has shown incredible strength and resilience in the face of this heartbreaking diagnosis. However, they cannot do this alone. They need the love, support, and generosity of their PFD family to help them navigate this crisis and focus on what matters most—helping Owen fight for his life.
We are asking for your help to ease the financial burden on the Klemm family. Donations will go directly toward:
- Medical expenses not covered by insurance.
- Essential bills and household expenses during Terry’s time away from work.
- Support for Owen and Katherine’s day-to-day needs.
Every dollar makes a difference, and every share of this campaign brings us closer to helping the Klemm family during their greatest time of need. Please join us in rallying around Josh, Terry, Owen, and Katherine as they fight this battle with courage, hope, and determination.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, prayers, and support. Together, we can help lighten their load and ensure Owen has every resource available to fight this devastating disease.
With gratitude,
Local 493
Organizer and beneficiary
Adam Kozma
Organizer
Phoenix, AZ
Joshua Klemm
Beneficiary