TEAM LUCY and her fight against Leukemia #LUCYSTRONG

The Story

Join us to support Lucy Walker in the fight against ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia)

If you have ever met Lucy

you would know how sweet, strong, energetic, and full of life this

little girl is! She loves her family & friends, her smile always

lights up any room and is a big WOU Wolves baseball fan!

What exactly does Lucy have?
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and was diagosed Nov 3, 2017

How did we find out?
On

November 3rd, we took Lucy in for a check up and a blood test. Her

daily activity had changed over a 30 day period and we believed it was

due to some life changes (sister starting school), growing and a cold

she had been fighting. Our once energetic, fun loving and lively girl,

was now lethargic, unable to walk more than a short distance, and was

constantly complaining that she didn't want to do anything. It just

didn't make sense.

Immediately after the blood test were

complete, our doctor told us to head directly to Doernbecher's Children

Hospital ER for further evaluation as her blood levels were dangerously

low. An overwhelming concern and emotions flooded us for our baby girl.

Our

hour and half drive to Portland seemed like an eternity. As we arrived

to the ER late afternoon, our fear was confirmed that Lucy was

diagnosed with Leukemia. She received her first blood transfusion during

that visit and by 10:45pm we were admitted to the oncology floor.

We

were greeted with doctors explaining that she would be getting more

blood transfusions, a platlet transfusion and undergoing a procedure.

It was a lot to take in to say the least. Four days later Lucy

underwent a bone marrow biopsy, a lumbar puncture, the placement of her

PICC line and the first dose of chemo.

We have been flooded with

information that at times is overwhelming, but we have learned that

this battle with Leukemia will be a 3 year journey full of treatments,

doctors appointments, chemotherapy, and all around changes in Lucy's

everyday life.

This is our journey so far: Thank you to everyone

that has reached out to us during this time. It has been a difficult

process but are very grateful for your calls, text, emails and feel the

love & support from everyone. Our hearts are over flowing with

gratitude! We will be sending up dates along the way. Thank you again

for all your support and it means the world to us!
Love Always,
Kellen, Tyler, Gracie and Lucy

Note from Team Lucy:
While

we hope that the majority of Lucy's medical care will be covered by

insurance, the Walker's will still have to find a way to pay for out of

pocket and traveling expenses just to name a few. The cost of Lucy's

care are already piling up, and together we believe we can provide them

the support in so many different ways. A simple donation of any amount

will help (which 100% of your donation will help the Walker's financial

burden), gift cards, prayers and words of encouragement!

Team

Lucy will be using this platform to provide updates to all those that

care and love Lucy! Feel free and donate, send a gift card or write a

note to Lucy, her sister(Gracie) or Mom and Dad. Thank you in advance

for supporting this beautiful family!!

How to contact us:
If you have questions please contact us: [email protected]