Korrine will remain at UCSF Childrens Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Critical Care.
We want to share with you just a few, of the many ways, that your prayers have been answered.
Korrine is Alive today
Korrine's cancer appears to be in remission
Korrine feels loved and supported
Korrine is getting the best care possible
We see small and large miracles taking place in her life every single day. Your prayers are being answered and we are forever grateful. Let's continue to join together and pray that Korrine will be completely healed and home soon.
Be encouraged today and know we are forever grateful to all of you, for everything.
Love,
Matt and Dana Croghan
"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
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Sunday April 27, 2008
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49 comments:
We are thankful for this great news! We are encouraged and excited by Korrine's progress.
Thanks for the update......
Stu, Cindy & Kat Gary
Matt and Dana,
We are so happy to hear this good
news.
Tom,Jacksie,William,and Emma
A message from a stranger that feels like she knows you.
Korrine, you are in my prayers and thoughts all day. We are all so inspired by you. What a beautiful girl you are. What an incredible family of love and faith.
We are with you.
Dear Korrine,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you and hope you feel better soon.
so good to hear you are doing well Korrine!!!
God Bless,
Katelyn Krueger
You are all in our prayers...my 3 children (ages 6,8, &9) have been praying for you everyday. We have witnessed the power of prayer within our own family and as my children say "God Listens!" Contninue to fight and know that God Listens.
Praise God for daily miracles, large and small, and His blessings on all of the people He is working through to heal Korrine and support her and her family.
Thanks for the update and also for knowing that our awesome God is indeed great in answering all the prayers going to Korrine.NEVER..under estimate the power of prayer.
Thank you dear God..It is a good day for all of us..
Love from,
Ian and Debby
So happy to hear the good news, and thankful for every little miracle.
You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers!
Love and big hugs,
Sue Bakalar
Croghan Family
Great to hear the news! We will continue to keep you in out thoughts and prayers.
The Young Family
Go Team KC!!
Awesome - you are the strongest family I know!
We miss you and hope to be sharing smiles once again, in the pool at the baseball field or in the halls at school.
For now we'll take one day at a time as long as it takes so long as we have you all back.
Have a beautiful day,
Jill Leon
Dear Korrine and Family,
Thank you for your encouraging post today. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around you, and give you and your family strength and courage to get through this fight. We believe in God’s miracles and we have faith that you will be home soon.
Love,
The Blockley Family
Korrine God listens to all prayers and still performs miracles.. If you ever need a relaxing rest you can stay at George Mark Children's House in San Leandro to recover.....The nurses are great there..I volunteer there too.. GMCH is a beautiful house with a spa, and surrounded by beautiful gardens.. I will pray for you....Nurse Terri
You are a true Warrior Korrine!
We are so happy to hear the good news about you today! We continue to pray for you to continue healing and gaining strength each moment.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers-all the time.
Thank you for this update-
Lots of love,
Maureen, Jim, Jake & Josh
This new information made my day, giving me further proof of the power of prayer! I will carry Korrine's smile with me the rest of my days!
His mercies are new every morning, new every morning, great is His faithfulness!
Praise be to God for the miracles He has shown us! I am so thankful for Korrine's awesome news. I am also incredibly grateful for the amazing care Korrine is receiving at UCSF! The power of prayer is enormous and I'll keep praying for Korrine and the entire Croghan family as long as it takes to see all the miracles take place. I'm so glad you can feel all the love and support as many, many people are thinking about you 24/7!! Stay stong, encouraged and hopeful.
Much love and admiration,
Victoria Cooper
Korrine,
You are corageous and strong! We are so thankful for this wonderful news, though we understand that you still need our support, love and prayers. So, for you we will continue askign God for your complete healing.
The Muzzall Family
Shane, Jenn, Kylie, Katie & Caroline
Our God is BIG...and Korrine is STRONG. With this combination you are a force of immeasurable power. Keep fighting, keep recovering, keep inspiring,keep smiling and keep trusting God. We are so proud of you and covering you in prayers continually.
Thank you for the updates. We will never cease in our prayers for Korrine and the family, doctors and for a total and complete healing.
The Bauer Family
(Rick, Corey, Paige and Brandon)
We are so very happy to hear the good news and will continue to pray for Korrine's healing and comfort and for comfort and peace for the whole Croghan family.
Korrine will not let up and we won't either.
Hugs and hugs!
Tha Cuys
His Blessings are NEW every morning! We not only praise God, but we marvel at the strength and precious spirit of all 4 of you! We miss you so much and can hardly wait till Korrine is strong enough so we can get together.
Blessings & Hugs,
Jack, Arla & Mary Hoagland
Another message from a stranger who has been faithfully praying for you and your family. Praise God for all of blessings, miracles and for His faithful children. I am truly in awe of your family's strength and for all the love, support and encouragement I see on this blog everyday. May Korrine continue to improve each and everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
praise God for the news! i know it's not over yet, but a little hope goes a long way.
Korrine, you're in my thoughts and prayers, and Christian Fellowship Bible Church has been praying for you and your family.
Amber McDonald
Campus Crusade for Christ
Cal Poly Pomona
Korrine, Today is Paint Your Town Purple... YOU are on the minds of so many..It was quite the buzz downtown. It is incredible what one life can do to change our community if not for the world. What a gift you are. You have taught us to have faith and to stay strong.. Love and tons of prayers to you!! Leah
What good news! We are continuing to pray for you Korrine for strength and healing. Keep it up girl! We're with you all the way!
Shalom,
Sarah
Korrine and Family,
Thank you for sharing your miracles with all of those who are following your amazing story. Praise God for keeping you strong and hearing all of our prayers.
I will continue to pray for Korrine's continued healing and that you will all be home soon.
Much Love,
Cindy Vance
Thank you Heavenly Father. The news about Korrine today truly re-affirms the power of prayer. We will never stop thanking you for the miracles you provide for us each and everyday.
Continuing to pray and keeping you in my heart and thoughts every day
Korrine, Keep fighting girl. You are one tough amazing person. Brett and I will continue to pray for you. Our friend Roy recieved all his treatment at UCSF and has been cancer free for a few months now, I know you are in good hands.
God speed to you and your family!!
Love to all,
Brett, Stephanie, and Makayla Rauscher
Dear Matt, Dana, Korrine & Sean,
Thank you for sharing this wonderful news with us. We continue to pray for a miracle and hope Korrine will be home soon.
Love, Kyle, Janet and Chad
Our prayers continue for you, Korrine, both stating our gratitude for the blessings you've received and calling on angels to keep the positive developments pouring in for you~~La Familia Cortez
God continues to watch over you and answer all our prayers! Rest and keep healing! Love surrounds you at all times! We will keep praying!
you are doing great korrine keep fighting! i am so proud of you and i hope you will be home soon.
Paige Bauer
Thank you for sharing Korrine and the good news with all of us. We will continue to pray!
Always,
The Nagy Family
We were so grateful to read this awesome news! We pray you feel encouraged, strengthened and loved. We are praying Korrine will get strong enough to come home soon! We miss you guys and pray for rest for you all. Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us this great news!
We love you!
The Gilberts
Dear Korrine and Family,
The Hassetts are dear friends to our family. They have asked us to pray for you and we are and will continue to do so. We ask for blessings, grace and healing for you.
The Gordon Family
Dear Croghans,
While God has you craddled in the palm of His hands to help keep all of you STRONG, and Korrine on the path of healing, we continue to pray for you and yours.
The Thornton's
Korrine, Sean, Dana and Matt,
Today's post was beautiful! Our prayers and positive thoughts are never ending for healing, comfort and peace... for all of you.
Both Kaiser and UCSF have embraced Korrine and your family. It is hard sometimes when they are taking care of business... which they should be, and we're looking for them to be warm fuzzy people. They are both serious, dedicated, and highly educated medical teams with Korrine's best interests at heart... and they are amazing!
hugs and love, kathy t.
We are so happy for this great news. Keep fighting and stay strong. My family and church is still praying for you.
Happy Birthday by the way!
Thank you, God!!! I appreciate the updates-I check your blog several times a day Korrine!!! I pray God continues to do His good work in you, He is obviously doing it through you! Look at how many people you have brought together and insipred by your courage, strength amd SMILE!! My heart is happy today-I pray for healing and peace!
We are relieved to hear Korrine is improving. Stable is great! UCSF is an outstanding facility. Hope you are able to get some rest, Matt and Dana.
Love,
the McClay Family
Yea!
God bless you and your family. What wonderful news.
Come home soon, your water polo team awaits.
Love
Ben Pam Liz and James
Yea!
God bless you and your family. What wonderful news.
Come home soon, your water polo team awaits.
Love
Ben Pam Liz and James
Dear Korrine and family
Your lives have so touched are in the past several months... we are so thankful for your willingness to share your strength with complete strangers.. you have no idea how many lives you are touching and how you are making us all appreciate each other so much more. My eight year old has started praying for you every meal and at bedtime. Through out our day we are stopping and praying for you as a family.. rest in His assurance
love
the kellman family
russ, sandi and dean
Thank you for the uplifting post about Korrine's progress. We continue to pray for Korrine's complete healing so she can be home soon.
love,
April, Fabian, Sebastian, and Sophia
Thank you.
The Morrisons
we love you
Hello Korrine,
This is Greg's and Meagan's mom, Coleen. They both have been keeping our family updated with your news and we are very happy to hear the latest good news. our thoughts are with you and your family and will continue to be.
With much love the White Family
Gary, Coleen,Greg,Meagan and Brian
Wonderful news! Thank you for sharing your amazing daughter with us all. Will continue to hold her in my heart with many thoughts and prayers. will continue to check your site many times throughout the day as it allows me to say another prayer for you and family. Stay strong and keep smiling that gorgeous smile.
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