Cancer strikes amid 90 day health insurance wait
Dawn Villarreal-Nutt, co owner of Game Nut, faced major medical bills after enrolling in insurance 90 days too late. A cancer mass was removed from her colon during emergency surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, followed by infection surgery and ICU care. Her friend started a YouCaring fundraiser to ease the financial burden as local business owners cope with the crisis.
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Nutts seek funds as colon cancer hits home in Lawrence
Dawn Villarreal-Nutt, 47, with husband Gene, faces six months of chemotherapy after a private insurance lapse. They expanded their Nutts business on Iowa Street and now plan online fundraising, T-shirt sales, and hospital charity aid to cover hundreds of thousands in medical costs. Dawn’s cancer was caught early, boosting hopes for recovery.
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Lyme disease 5K festival in Lawrence this weekend
The Hope for Healing 5K Run Walk and Wellness Festival to raise awareness for Lyme disease hits South Park in downtown Lawrence this Saturday. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. with a 10 a.m. one mile walk, and a Wellness Festival runs 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration costs 30 dollars for individuals, 25 per team member, and 15 for the walk.
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What is WellCommons and how it serves health community
WellCommons.com is an online community affiliate of the Lawrence Journal-World, sponsored by Lawrence Memorial Hospital. It provides health news and a social site for sharing stories, health events, discussion groups, and forums. The Journal-World will publish weekly highlights from the site. Contact Alma Bahman.
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Bert Nash board member shares recovery story
A Bert Nash board member describes a personal journey of recovery in a feature on page 6A. The piece highlights resilience, community support, and ongoing advocacy within the organization.
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