Owen is a joyful and energetic little boy whose contagious smile lights up every room. He adores playing with his toys and spending time with his big sister, Riley, who just turned four. However, this holiday season took a devastating turn for Owen and his family. What first seemed like a simple muscle strain quickly became every parent’
Owen is a joyful and energetic little boy whose contagious smile lights up every room. He adores playing with his toys and spending time with his big sister, Riley, who just turned four. However, this holiday season took a devastating turn for Owen and his family. What first seemed like a simple muscle strain quickly became every parent’s worst nightmare. After days of discomfort and inconsolable crying, further tests revealed a tumor pressing against Owen’s kidney and spine, making it painful for him to sit or stand. At just nine months old, Owen is now facing a battle no child should have to endure—cancer. As he begins chemotherapy, his parents, Marisa and Jesse, are navigating not only the emotional toll but also the financial strain of his treatment. With Marisa’s FMLA leave exhausted and Jesse doing all he can to provide, the family faces an uncertain road ahead. Now, as a community, it is our time to rally together and help future generations, ensuring that families like Owen’s never fight alone.
Kim is a devoted wife, a longtime Brentwood resident, a familiar face in the Drop the Puck on Cancer community, and a fighter. Married to Matty, one of Brentwood’s own alumni and a DTP founder, Kim has always been on the front lines of event day, working tirelessly in the kitchen alongside her husband. Now, she is facing a battle of her
Kim is a devoted wife, a longtime Brentwood resident, a familiar face in the Drop the Puck on Cancer community, and a fighter. Married to Matty, one of Brentwood’s own alumni and a DTP founder, Kim has always been on the front lines of event day, working tirelessly in the kitchen alongside her husband. Now, she is facing a battle of her own. Diagnosed with breast cancer, Kim has undergone a lumpectomy, radiation, and is now on a five-year chemotherapy regimen while continuing follow-ups with specialists. Despite the challenges ahead, she remains resilient, finding comfort in her favorite pastimes—puzzles, reading, and cross-stitch. As she and Matty recently celebrated 21 years of marriage, they now face mounting medical expenses. Regardless, Kim’s love and support for DTP continues, as she shows us her strength every day.
Donald is a devoted family man who finds joy in bringing loved ones together, whether it's through cooking Sunday dinners or sharing his passion for golf and sports. Some of his fondest memories are of spring trips to Bradenton, Florida, to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates during training season. However, cancer has cast a heavy shadow over
Donald is a devoted family man who finds joy in bringing loved ones together, whether it's through cooking Sunday dinners or sharing his passion for golf and sports. Some of his fondest memories are of spring trips to Bradenton, Florida, to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates during training season. However, cancer has cast a heavy shadow over his life, having already taken both his mother and sister. Now facing his own battle, Donald is navigating not only the physical toll of treatment but also the financial strain of medical expenses. His mother was a proud supporter of the Duttine-Cavataio Fund, and now, in his time of need, Donald finds solace in the support of this community. Despite the challenges ahead, he remains hopeful, grateful for the generosity of Drop the Puck on Cancer as he continues his fight.
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