Dawn's Defenders

11/20/2023

Mickie took some new pics … Dawn’s tree at night …

11/18/2023

Good afternoon everyone! Mickie and I would like to invite you to participate in decorating this Christmas tree. The tree is located at Jesse James Park in Kearney MO. Feel free to add decorations or just go by for a visit in memory of our friend Dawn Holt. 

* decorations that are added to the tree will be collected and used again next year… We would like to make this an annual event to honor our friend.

Kind Regards,
Heather

02/15/2023

The family will pass along more information in the coming days.

02/12/2023

Looking back at JUST A FEW of her supporters….THANK YOU!!

02/12/2023

IYKYK …. Swim families are special … they've asked to post this link too, to support Evan and Tim.

Over the last eight years, Dawn has battled cancer with unbelievable strength and dignity… Tamara Ingram needs your support for Dawn Holt and The Holt Family

02/11/2023

Looking back at JUST A FEW of her supporters over the years…. THANK YOU …

02/11/2023

Thank you thank you … words cannot express how much love Tim and Evan have been shown in the last 24 hours especially! I will repost the Venmo code in the comments.

A few things: Dawn is a fighter and she continues to be. I have had a few inquiries about her today. 🥰

Second, for those of you that would like to send a card and use the postal service i will post an address at the bottom.

Also for Dawn and Tim’s family members ….who have been instrumental in her care, please send prayers to each of them tonight.

Thank you again to everyone.

Sincerely,
Heather

Cards can be sent to:
Tim Holt
c/o Yvonne McCarty
PO Box 564
Kearney, MO 64060
** checks payable to: Tim Holt

02/10/2023

03/29/2022

March is almost over but spreading awareness can continue!! 💙 Throw on some blue and spread the word! I would love to see your blue in the comments. Chemo #138 is Tuesday and it would make me so happy to scroll thru lots of pics!! I will add my blue pic tomorrow. 💙

03/02/2022

Happy March 💙 Quick update & March Requests 💙

Last month was busy - I started February by finishing a 5 day radiation treatment on the tumor that hangs out on my sacrum. Goal was to reduce pain - so far so good! I can already tell a difference there, yay! Next I had round #136 of chemo. These meds seem to be keeping things stable for the most part so we will continue. Next up - had my monthly Covid test and well that thing came back positive. Symptoms were mixed with chemo side effects, so surprise!! I have great doctors - Dr. Huyser takes great care of me and got me in for an infusion pretty quickly. My body has taken a bit longer to get over some things but I am much better. Because of that I had to skip a treatment (darn) so I will get back on it next week. Yesterday I had my right lung drained - that is getting a bit rougher now but hoping they got enough off for some relief. Tomorrow we get to go see Evan swim!!!! Knowing that was coming has kept me going - as well as the support from you amazing people!! Please keep reading…

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. It is also the 7 year (7!!!!) anniversary of my diagnosis. Could you do a couple things for me this month? If you are 45 or older or experiencing symptoms (message me for more info) PLEASE schedule your colonoscopy. Early detection is so very important!! Since this is 7 years for me, I am also going to ask if you would wear blue 7 days this month. On those days also let others know why you are wearing blue. I would love to see pictures of lots of blue!!! I can’t say thank you enough for all the love sent my way 💙💙 Happy March!!

02/02/2022

💙Hello! I have not been very good about updates here or on my personal page. I am going to try to do better!

💙 I am hanging in there! I try to keep a positive attitude for the most part, but to be honest….this is hard! I cry, I am angry and sometimes I am very lonely.

💙 The tumor on my sacrum started causing extra pain again so I am currently finishing up a 5 day radiation treatment. I did that in 2018 and it really helped so we are hoping it will do the same this time.

💙 Those crazy lungs of mine are mostly stable, but give me the most work! My right lung fills up with fluid and has to be drained more often. The tumors spread throughout both lungs require the “chemo for life” that I am still getting every other week. Next Tuesday will be #136! Recovery each time is a bit harder after almost 7 years - but I push through so I can enjoy the better days.

💙 I have some counts that keep increasing higher than they should be. There may be something small hiding - not showing up yet?!? First we added more frequent draining then radiation. Next we may add the pump back to chemo. I will keep you in the loop.

💙 I love my people (+dog)! I can’t say thank you enough to you guys that keep me going!! You know 🥰😘

💙 Sharing a few recent pics, hope you enjoy!! I would love to hear from you and I really will try to do better with updates. I will post here and also share to my personal account and Instagram. I probably post the most updated pics in my Snapchat story - dawntloh if you want to follow. Not too exciting but you can see my dog, crafts and waiting room feet selfies. 😜