Korrine in in the ICU and is in very critical condition. Please pray for complete healing of her liver, lungs and intestines. She will have surgery tomorrow morning and will need all of our prayers. This is very serious and we need a miracle to happen.
We love you,
The Croghan’s
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting."
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa
Smile
Cancer stripped her of everything including her life but it could not steal away God's LOVE, PEACE and the JOY that radiated through her. Korrine never stopped SMILING!
Korrine Lannie Croghan
Korrine Croghan was a vivacious 14-year-old girl who lived all of her life in Livermore, CA. She had a love for animals, sports, and most of all, family. Korrine was a straight “A” student while attending Mendenhall Middle School and was working hard in her first trimester at Granada High. She was a great friend to many and was everything that a brother, mother and father could ask for in a daughter. Korrine was the type of girl who would greet you with a wide smile and look into your eyes and truly would want to know how you were doing
Korrine & Cancer
On December 20th, 2007, Korrine was diagnosed with Choriocarcinoma with a germ cell element. Choriocarcinoma is a very rare type of cancer in teenage girls and inflicts less than 200 nationwide each year. Although the cancer started in her left ovary, the cancer had spread to her right ovary, lungs and liver. After the removal of a cantaloupe sized tumor in her left ovary on December 21st of 2007, Korrine, endured 10 months of intense chemotherapy designed for adult men.
During the course of her treatment, Korrine suffered many complications. In early April of 2007, her liver began to bleed. After staying at Kaiser Oakland for almost two weeks, Korrine was transfered to UCSF and spent a month in the intensive care unit. The doctors at UCSF Medical Center were finally able to stop her bleeding liver, but, not before it filled her abdomen with 5 liters of blood that had to be drained via a tube inserted into her stomach. On top of that, both of Korrines’ lungs collapsed while undergoing a CT scan that almost took her life. Because of that, 2 liters of fluid needed to be drained off of her lungs with the use of another drainage tube. Throughout her treatment Korrine needed numerous blood and platelet transfusions. She had nosebleeds that lasted an hour on several occasions. At one point, she had 18 intravenous tubes running through her body filled with anti-bacterials, anti-fungals, nutrition, painkillers and chemotherapy. Korrine miraculously made it through those tough days at UCSF and returned to Kaiser Hospital in Oakland. She was finally stable and was released to go home in late June. Just as things were starting to look up for her, she suffered septic shock in July that forced her to go back into intensive care at Kaiser in Santa Clara for 2 weeks.
Korrine returned home in late July and went through imaging scans to see if the cancer had disappeared. The scans always came back good, but not great. In an effort to kill and stop the remaining cancer cells, she underwent an emergency round of chemotherapy in early September. Unfortunately, it did kill the remaining cancer and her doctors had run out of options.
Korrine spent her last days at home with her family reading books and loving on her cats and dog. She passed away quietly, at home, on October 27th, 2008. Through it all, Korrine had a positive attitude and never gave up or complained. Many consider Korrine a hero.
Team KC
The Team KC website was originally started as a way to encourage, educate, raise awareness, and keep friends and family informed with accurate information on Korrine's treatment and progress. Family, classmates, friends, community members, and complete strangers rallied to support Korrine and her family through her fight against Choriocarcinoma. We were amazed by the amount of support we received, and it is now our desire to give back. In March, 2009, Team KC became an official nonprofit by joining forces with Kaiser Foundation Hospital. All monies raised by Team KC will directly benefit pediatric cancer patients and their families. All monetary contributions are tax deductible.
Our Mission: To help improve the quality of life of pediatric cancer patients and their families. We wish to supply children with fun activities, toys and anything else that will brighten and better their lives. Monies will also be used to help parents pay for bills and defray the costs of gas, food and lodging that go along with caring for a child with cancer.
Stay Positive, LIVESTRONG & Welcome to Team KC!
*This is the official Team KC website and the only website approved by the Croghan family. Please do not use content, images, or video from this site without permission. This is an effort to respect the family's privacy and ensure that all content is accurate and approved. Thank you for your cooperation.
Korrine Croghan was a vivacious 14-year-old girl who lived all of her life in Livermore, CA. She had a love for animals, sports, and most of all, family. Korrine was a straight “A” student while attending Mendenhall Middle School and was working hard in her first trimester at Granada High. She was a great friend to many and was everything that a brother, mother and father could ask for in a daughter. Korrine was the type of girl who would greet you with a wide smile and look into your eyes and truly would want to know how you were doing
Korrine & Cancer
On December 20th, 2007, Korrine was diagnosed with Choriocarcinoma with a germ cell element. Choriocarcinoma is a very rare type of cancer in teenage girls and inflicts less than 200 nationwide each year. Although the cancer started in her left ovary, the cancer had spread to her right ovary, lungs and liver. After the removal of a cantaloupe sized tumor in her left ovary on December 21st of 2007, Korrine, endured 10 months of intense chemotherapy designed for adult men.
During the course of her treatment, Korrine suffered many complications. In early April of 2007, her liver began to bleed. After staying at Kaiser Oakland for almost two weeks, Korrine was transfered to UCSF and spent a month in the intensive care unit. The doctors at UCSF Medical Center were finally able to stop her bleeding liver, but, not before it filled her abdomen with 5 liters of blood that had to be drained via a tube inserted into her stomach. On top of that, both of Korrines’ lungs collapsed while undergoing a CT scan that almost took her life. Because of that, 2 liters of fluid needed to be drained off of her lungs with the use of another drainage tube. Throughout her treatment Korrine needed numerous blood and platelet transfusions. She had nosebleeds that lasted an hour on several occasions. At one point, she had 18 intravenous tubes running through her body filled with anti-bacterials, anti-fungals, nutrition, painkillers and chemotherapy. Korrine miraculously made it through those tough days at UCSF and returned to Kaiser Hospital in Oakland. She was finally stable and was released to go home in late June. Just as things were starting to look up for her, she suffered septic shock in July that forced her to go back into intensive care at Kaiser in Santa Clara for 2 weeks.
Korrine returned home in late July and went through imaging scans to see if the cancer had disappeared. The scans always came back good, but not great. In an effort to kill and stop the remaining cancer cells, she underwent an emergency round of chemotherapy in early September. Unfortunately, it did kill the remaining cancer and her doctors had run out of options.
Korrine spent her last days at home with her family reading books and loving on her cats and dog. She passed away quietly, at home, on October 27th, 2008. Through it all, Korrine had a positive attitude and never gave up or complained. Many consider Korrine a hero.
Team KC
The Team KC website was originally started as a way to encourage, educate, raise awareness, and keep friends and family informed with accurate information on Korrine's treatment and progress. Family, classmates, friends, community members, and complete strangers rallied to support Korrine and her family through her fight against Choriocarcinoma. We were amazed by the amount of support we received, and it is now our desire to give back. In March, 2009, Team KC became an official nonprofit by joining forces with Kaiser Foundation Hospital. All monies raised by Team KC will directly benefit pediatric cancer patients and their families. All monetary contributions are tax deductible.
Our Mission: To help improve the quality of life of pediatric cancer patients and their families. We wish to supply children with fun activities, toys and anything else that will brighten and better their lives. Monies will also be used to help parents pay for bills and defray the costs of gas, food and lodging that go along with caring for a child with cancer.
Stay Positive, LIVESTRONG & Welcome to Team KC!
*This is the official Team KC website and the only website approved by the Croghan family. Please do not use content, images, or video from this site without permission. This is an effort to respect the family's privacy and ensure that all content is accurate and approved. Thank you for your cooperation.
A Note From Korrine (written after her 4th round of Chemo)...
Hello everyone! It's me, Korrine. I just wanted to take a
moment to thank each and every one of you for supporting me through emails,
visits, food, gifts, and most importantly, prayer. Without it, I probably
wouldn't have made it this far. Anyways, on a happier note, I am happy to
announce that I am feeling very good. This last round of chemo hit me pretty
hard, but I think that it is more exiting to end things with a big BANG! I will
try to start writing things for the blog now that my chemo therapy is over, but
until then, just know that I love every single one of you and I am always
thinking about my family, friends, and even the people who I've never met
before. Thanks for joining my battle and for making this experience "The
Experience of a Lifetime." LIVESTRONG! And stay positive.
Korrine Lannie Croghan
Hello everyone! It's me, Korrine. I just wanted to take a
moment to thank each and every one of you for supporting me through emails,
visits, food, gifts, and most importantly, prayer. Without it, I probably
wouldn't have made it this far. Anyways, on a happier note, I am happy to
announce that I am feeling very good. This last round of chemo hit me pretty
hard, but I think that it is more exiting to end things with a big BANG! I will
try to start writing things for the blog now that my chemo therapy is over, but
until then, just know that I love every single one of you and I am always
thinking about my family, friends, and even the people who I've never met
before. Thanks for joining my battle and for making this experience "The
Experience of a Lifetime." LIVESTRONG! And stay positive.
Korrine Lannie Croghan
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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Dear Matt, Dana, Korrine and Sean:
We are going to be praying. We won't stop praying for a miracle. Our hearts are with you, and we will be praying tomorrow morning for beautiful Korrine.
Our love and prayers to you,
The Gilberts
WE WILL be praying Korrine.
We all love you.
Emily Wilson
Our little warrior still keeps fighting, and we are praying, praying, praying for a miracle. There is a legion of people who love you , so hang in there and keep fighting.
We will go to sleep tonight with you in our hearts and minds, and will be praying for you as you go to surgery tomorrow.
Stu, Cindy & Kat Gary
Dear Korrine and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gini Wright and Family
To the entire Croghan Family,
Our constant prayers and positive thoughts will be with you all tomorrow as Korrine undergoes surgery.
Korrine we believe in you. We believe that you are courageous and will be victorious!
Much love to all of you,
Jenn & Shane, Kylie, Katie & Caroline Muzzall
Dear Korrine and Family,
So many people are praying for all of you. You are so loved and we ask the Good Lord to take care of you at this time. May His light shine on you!
Love, Mrs. Scarbrough
"I believe in prayer. It's the best way we have to draw strength from heaven." ~Josephine Baker
May the strength of heaven bring you much comfort, hope and, love at miraculous levels, Korrine~~La Familia Cortez
I'll be praying.
I miss you, Korrine, and everyone at school misses seeing you.
Love,
Michelle Clifford.
Korrine & Family,
We will never stop praying for you! You are in our thoughts always.
The Young Family
We are all praying for you tonight. The Lord is there for you and will protect and comfort you. Tomorrow your miracle awaits. Mary Hayes
We are all praying for you tonight. The Lord is there for you and will protect and comfort you. Tomorrow your miracle awaits. Mary Hayes
Dear Matt, Dana Korrine and Sean,
We love you so much! We are sending big hugs and praying that God will envelope you all.
Dan, Wendy, Alyssa, Jason and Trevor Campbell
Dear Matt, Dana, Korrine and Sean,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you tonight. I will pray for you and your doctors as well tomorrow morning.
With Love,
Becky (Bissell) Parsons
Korrine,
Know that our family will never stop praying for you. You are in our thoughts and our hearts.
Love the Crosby Oettel Family
Ben Pam James Liz
Dear Family,
You are in our hearts and prayers this night and you will be tomorrow as well.
"If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed...nothing shall be impossible unto you." Matthew 17:20
The Jow family
God Bless You!
May you rest knowing that He is Good..all the time..all the time He is Good!
Korrine and family,
You are always in my thoughts and prayers. He asks us to never stop asking Him for what we need. I will not stop asking until you are healed completely.
You are in my heart.
Sue Bakalar
Miracles happen to those that believe, and you have soooo many believers! I wish you strength and endless love as you go into surgery tomorrow.
Love,
Tracy Karter
Dear Korrine,
We're praying for you, your family, and team of doctors, that the surgery will go well tomorrow. You're never out of our thoughts. Stay strong,
Candy, Mark, Sam and Molly Johnson
Dana, Matt, Korrine and Sean, Just wanted to say we love you and have been and will continue to pray for total healing. Love Peggy Mohr
Please join us in a fast tomorrow on behalf of Korrine. You can give up anything, that is a sacrifice, that would require your dependence on God for sustanance. During our fast, when we crave what we've given up, let's lift up Korrine to our Father. Let's fast and pray for this miracle.
"...with prayer and fasting committing Korrine to the Lord" Acts 14:23
Hello Korrine and family,
My name is Mina Masoudi, and I am a senior at Castro Valley High School. A friend of mine told me about your site, and though I do not know you personally, I am touched by your story. Mark Croghan was my elementary school principal when I attended Marshall Elementary. I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you, and will continue to do so. I also want to applaud you for building a site like this, because awarness is part of the solution. Continue to stay strong.
--Mina Masoudi
Korrine,
We are thinking of you constantly and sending you positive energy. We all love you very much!
Kevin, Cyndy, Greg and Nick McClay
Korrine...I've been covering you in prayer since 4 am your time (it helps to have friends in far places!) My blog will be with you today too and I eagerly await your miracle like one of your other commenters wrote. Love, Lorri
Dear Matt, Dana, Korrine and Sean,
You are in our thoughts and prayers always. As you go to surgery, we will be praying for you and your family.
The Maberry-Hall Family
You are an amazing young lady, and will be in my prayers. Korrine, the strength of all our prayers will be yours. LIVESTRONG!
Dear Korrine and Family,
Sending all of you lots, of love, strength, and courage today!!! You are on our minds and in our prayers!!!
With Love,
The Vasquez's
Taylor,Aj,Wendy,& Savannah
All my thoughts and prayers are with you even more today. I pray for your strength, courage and healing. I also pray for your family's strength and your doctor's wisdom.
Good Luck,today, Korrine. Be Strong and Keep Smiling...u are not fightin' alone.
Love and many prayers,
Rauscher Family
Dear Korrine,
Our hearts and prayers are with you.
The Garcia Family
Dear Croghan Family,
Just want to tell you we have been praying daily since we heard the news and will continue to pray. Corrine you have touched my heart in a way that has changed me forever. Though we have never met I think you are the most amazing person and hope some day we will get to meet. Matt and Dana hang in there,be strong,its in God's hands now.
Love,
Stephanie Rauscher
Dear Matt, Dana, Korrine, and Sean:
Your family's undeniable strength and love is so inspiring. We will pray for a successful surgery and the miracle you are longing for.
Love,
Nels, Nicole, Natalie and Kyle Larsen
All of Mendenhall is thinking of you and praying for you, Korrine.
You are in my constant thoughts and prayers today. Sending you all a big enveloping hug with lots and lots of love.
Cristi
We have been and will continue to pray for Korrine and her family. We ask that GOD see her through this surgery successfully and that she regain her strength for a complete recovery.
Love,
The Leon family
Dear Matt, Dana, Korrine & Sean,
We are praying for you constantly and even moreso now as you have surgery. We pray that the surgeons will be able to heal you with God's strength guiding their hands. We ask God to bless you and your family through this difficult time and keep the miracle of Korrine strong enough to get through this set-back. Katie and I have a candle lit for you and the flame is strong and steady!
Much love,
The Morgans
Steve, Victoria, Christopher, Stephanie, Alison & Katherine
we are praying for you today...
the Terpstra Family
Korrine, Your wrapped up in prayer and love. Stay strong and know that you are loved by many but most importantly but GOD and JESUS. They are going to walk you through this journey. What a testimony you will be able to share with those who believe and those who hearts you'll touch who don't. GOD has wonderful things in store for you. Love in Christ,
The Gooby's
Lord, Embrace Korrine and her family with her gentle, loving arms. Touch Korrine in a miraculous way Lord. Heal her, restore her, bless this child with a miracle Lord. We ask this is Jesus precious, precious name. Amen
Korrine,
I was just looking at photos from my wedding. Jenny and I are so thankful that you were a part of it! What a fun night. We're praying for you all of the time. We love you!
Troy, Jenny and Kamden
We serve an Awesome God - more awesome than we will ever comprehend; "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:9). We must never believe there's a problem too big for God to handle; "He is able to do immeasurably more..." (Ephesians 3:20). Let's pray with a faith that truly believes our Father is the Creator of the Universe, and let's refuse to place limits on God's provision.
Praying for all of you and the medical staff. Sending positive energy and thoughts of love.
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen.
Rita
Dear Korrine and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers today as you have surgery. May God give you all the strength and love that you need. My heart is with you all during this time.
With love,
Heather (Cargile) Heffel
Dear Matt, Dana, Korrine, Sean,
We love you all and are holding you up in constant prayer to our Father. God woke me up in the middle of the night last night to pray for you!!
Love, Kim, Craig, Kevin and Rachael Ross
Dear Matt, Dana, Korrine & Sean,
We have been praying for you all night and day. We pray God holds you close in his healing and supportive hands. We are praying for a miracle. You are a miraculous and strong family! We love you!
Kyle, Janet & Chad
Dearest Korrine and Family,
You are ALWAYS in our thoughts and prayers........The Nagy Family
Steve, Torri, Cameron and McKenna
Special prayers for Korrine...May she be surrounded with Angels and feel the Healing Spirit of our Lord...God bless the entire family...Sandra Guyer...Tampa, Florida
Our thoughts and prayers at Phoenix Middle School are with Korrine and her family. We also did a fundraiser for her a few months ago, and we sent the check, a note, and a few gifts to her trust fund today.
Especially as a born again Christian, my thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Just remember, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." You guys can get through this, just stay strong, find confidence in God's word, and keep faith in this time of need.
We love you Korrine. Let the Lord lead you to his will.
As for her family, just keep faith. God will take care of your BEAUTIFUL daughter. She seems like such a wonderful, kind person, and it is evident she loves the Lord with ALL of her heart.
Best of wishes to you guys, and keep strong.
God bless,
Jessica Robinson
(Columbus, Ohio)
P.S.- Just let Korrine know that she has really made a difference in my life, and I'm sure many others. I have never seen such a kind-hearted, sweet, loving servant of God as I have seen in her. She is such a great rolemodel and, reading your blog, I really have tried to be more like her and surround myself in God's presence lately. So, thank you Korrine, you have helped me in more ways than you know.
Hope to hear from you soon!
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