What a day for Korrine! Your prayers and support were felt, heard and acted on. Throughout the day, Korrine's doctors continued to do detective work to determine what was causing the fever, pain, and bleeding.
At 8 pm this evening with lots of family present to see her moved form the elevator to the awaiting ambulance, our precious angel began the ride to UC Med.
"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
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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Thank you, precious Croghans, for letting us know of the many changes taking place in Korrine's care. We continue to pray and read all the updates. We are sharing these updates with many other people that are praying ferociously for sweet Korrine.
We love you and pray for some rest tonight for you and strength for a new day.
Our hearts are with you,
The Gilberts
Korrine,
Keep smiling. We know that you will brighten the entire staff at UCSF.
We are with you every step of the way.
Liz James Ben Pam
May the doctors at UCSF take as good of care of her as her team at Kaiser!! Her miracle will happen.. Keep the faith and God be with you all..
She truely is an angel and continues to touch us all!
much love
The Riddiough's
Fear not for the lord is upon you. My small group gathering said a prayer for you this evening and it is a miracle that we fully expect. Hang on little one as we all continue to hold you up in prayer.
I have been with you all day, I will now take you with me to rest; i will pray and dream of miracles.....
Team Ryan's Hope-Livermore Relay has been following Korrine's progress daily. You are in all are thoughts. I live in Pacifica-approx. 20 minutes from UCSF-please let me know if you need a home base/directions in the city/meals delivered/rides to airports-anything at all! My sister was treated at UCSF for cancer 12 years ago and we felt she had expert care-you are in the best hands. Peace -
Teri Ryan-Voorhes
Korrine - You are a treasure!
We are praying for you throughout the day and night and trusting that your health and strength will soon be renewed and restored. Thanks for your inspiration! Thank you Croghans for the blog. It really helps us feel connected and informed so we can pray specificially for the needs at hand. You are surrounded by prayer and love.
God Bless You and your precious family -
Mark, Jacki, Ana & Christian Neumann
We love you so much Korrine and Croghan family. we are constantly in prayer for you guys, and prayer for some strength and healing. We are praying that God shows this specialist what needs to be done.
we love you so much and thank you so much for the updates.
The Rices
Korrine, Dana, Matt and Sean,
You will continue to be in good hands at UCSF. We know that your medical teams have been devoted to helping you get better and that will continue as the team grows.
You are always in my thoughts and prayers!
hugs and love, kathy t.
Livermore Relay for Life: Prayers for Korrine are being said by all of us. You are a beautiful soul and we pray for wonderous healing to be brought to all of you.
Bless you loving family!
Korrine, I Miss you so much. You are an amazing little girl who everyone loves. You are so strong and you are going to stay that way.
Love Niki Lupo.
Korrine. You are all that we care about at this time. We have never met but it feels like we have known you forever. I look forward to the day that we get to say hello in person. We hold you and your family up to our lord and pray for guidance for your doctors and some relief for you and your family. Our God is an awesome god.
The Andersons
I have faith that the Lord has delivered you into the right healing hands. We pray for your strength everyday. I feel your miracle will come.
much love.
Croghans-
Thank you for taking precious time to update all of us!
You are an inspiration to all of us, and we thank you for that.
We are tired but thankful that Korrine is still fighting STRONG. She is at UCSF and in very good hands! The family was all gathered at the hospital tonight and we were able to see her as they wheeled her out to the ambulance. She was bright eyed and gave us all her trademark smile. She is one amazing young women and Jesus shines so brightly through her. Thank you all so much for praying for Korrine, her parents, her brother Sean and for us, the extended family! We count on it! Your prayers lift us and we can't thank you enough!
The Entire Croghan Family
korrine,
you are so awesome and i just wanted to let you know that i am keeping you in my prayers. i am telling everyone at school who knows you to pray for you and i know that they all are.
keep fighting my friend
Paige Bauer
Croghans,
I have been thinking about your family all day and hope for the best.
stay strong!
Korrine,
We are all praying for you, thinking about you and knowing that you will be well taken care of. You are so amazing! We are with you!
The Cuys
Korrine and Family,
May God watch over you,Korrine!
We keep praying for your strength and comfort. Thousands of people care and are praying for you too. We belive in Miracles! Stay strong.
We love you.
The Spence Family
Korrine,
We have never met but your dad was one of my middle school teachers. You seem like such a wonderful girl, and you will constantly be in my thoughts and prayers. Continue to be strong, and know that everyone (even those who don't know you are praying for you and have faith in the miracles God can do!. Keep smiling, and fighting strong one...You are a godsend.
Korrine,
Keep up your spirits.Everytime I saw you,you had the brightest smile.My prayers are with you and your family.Take care of yourself.
Much Love
I cared for an Angel. May our wonderful Lord hold you and your family in his arms.
A new prayer friend.
Susan Yowell, RN
Croghan's,
Thank you for keeping us informed. Korrine is the first person I think of the mornings and this is the first webstie I read. I will pray for her recovery and that she shall soon be swimming up storm.
Love
Corina
Dear Croghan family, I live in Florida and am a friend of a friend(Diane) of Denise's. She was recently here in Fl. visiting me and we prayed for Korrine and now I have shared her story here at my church with several friends who are praying for you all. What a beautiful girl. In God's precious love, Debbie LeBlanc
Praise God! He has moved you to the hospital which is the best place for your needs. God is faithful in all things big and small. You are surrounded by prayers and love. Thank you for all the updates. We will pray until we get that miracle. Expect the unexpected when you've got GOD on your side.
Love Christ, The Gooby's
The Gooby's
Korrine,
We are all thinking positive thoughts for you and can't wait to see your smiling face. You will be in good hands at UCSF. All of you are in our prayers.
Love,
The Summers Family
Croghans, thank you for keeping us so up to date with Korrine. You are an inspiration to us all. I will continue to hold Korrine in my heart today and monitor your progress. My God continue to provide you with the strength to stay Strong and to Smile your wonderful smile. God Bless you Korrine and your family. Much Love
Hi Korrine & Family,
Wishing you another day of miracles! Wish you strength,courage,and determination!! We will be with you all day with good vibes and prayers! STAY STRONG!!!
XO
The Vasquez's
Aj,Wendy,Taylor,& Savannah
To our dear friend, Korrine...
You may not know most of the staff or students at Holy Cross Lutheran School these days but we ALL know you! We keep you and your family in our prayers each day and ask for God's loving hands to help you get through this difficult time in your young life. You have deeply touched each of us and changed our lives forever. Your parents placed you in our care many years ago and now God has done so again. You are enveloped in so much love and prayer - God really does have the whole world in His hands and YOU are one of his special angels. We are honored to be part of TEAM KC!
"We like you,there's no doubt about it...we are your good friends"
Love, the staff and children at HCLS
The Heinz family continues to carry the prayers minute by minute.
Virtual Hugs,
Johnny, Stacie, Tabby & Zac
Croghan family~
It is a beautiful, sunny day -- reminds me of Korrine and her smile.
Thank you for the updates on her and her care. She is in good hands.
Sending much love with prayers for strength, peace and rest for you all.
You are all in my heart,
Sue Bakalar
May the Grace of God protect Korrine in her travel and heal her pain. Give her peace and strength, in her fight to Stay Strong!
Much love to you Croghans! Our prayer are with you.
In love and Friendship,
Julie Knight and Family
We are with you today! You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Always,
Steve, Torri, Cameron and McKenna Nagy
Many, many prayers are constantly being sent your way so that you will gather strength and peace, Croghans.
"Be Still and Know That I Am God"
Psalms 46:10
Much love, Victoria
Korrine,
We've never met but I feel that I've known you forever through the eyes of all your angels. You are truly an inspiration in spirit, faith, determination, and strength. May you continue to stay strong and fight. Remember, you are not alone as there are so many others fighting with you across the country with their faith and prayers. God bless you and your family.
Dear Croghans,
Sending all of you strength, love, energy. Stay strong. Korrine, you have such hope and faith. You are a poster child for strength. You cannot fail in this fight.
Linda Morrison
Korrine...I went to bed early last night and missed all your news. I'm so glad this morning to see that you are in the very best of care. I thought of you as I took Olivia to school and the song on the radio made me think of how God is with you right now. The words sang, "You are my strong tower, shelter over me...everlasting peace." I just could see Jesus sheltering you right over your hospital bed. He is with you! Our prayers are with you too! Love, Lorri
Korrine,
I'm praying for you.
Megan Davis
Dear Korrine, Matt, Dana and family,
Thank you for your daily updates on Korrine's progress. This is truly a gift for us as we keep praying for your recovery and healing Korrine. You are in our prayers every day. And you are such an encouragement and testimony of strength to all of us. We are priveleged to be part of your team in prayer.
Your team mate, Curt (one of dad's friends)
We do appreciate the detailed updates. It is nice to be able to pray specifically even though we know that God knows every single thing your body is going through, it will make the praises at the end even bigger as we can all see what God has done each step of the way! Please try to keep looking for God's hand! I know He is there working!! We continue to lift you up constantly. God woke me again in the middle of the night to pray for all of you!
God bless you, the Ross Family
Korrine, may God bless you and keep you in his loving care. My family is praying for you and for your family.
I received this email from a dear friend and realized that the banner at Joe Michell was for your precious daughter, Korrine. My children Jacob and Haley and I dedicated our prayers for her yesterday and last night. We will continue to pray for all of you that God will be with you and give you the strength you need. Korrine is a beautiful girl and so brave. May God Bless you and Keep you. Love, Nichole,Jim, Haley and Jacob.
Just to let you know that your friends at the Livermore Valley Tennis Club are keeping you in our prayers. We have asked many prayer warriors from all over to pray for Korrine as well. Her journey has touched so many lives and she has been a blessing to us all.
Dearest Croghan Family,
I have not slept good in days, my thoughts & prayers are with you at all times. I know how strong you all are and you can do this! Lots of love!
The Scribners (aka Scribbles)
Alisa,Mitch, Cody, Zack & Lexi
Korrine,
We are hoping and praying for you to feel better and stronger every day. YOu have so many people at MMS, Smith and beyond who are thinking of you and wishing you well. You have an amazing family, too!
Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
The Ramirez Family-Gary, Eddie, Kessler and Kylie
Well, Korrine & family, I'm told "there are no accidents!" In sending out my prayer request for Korrine yesterday, I attached an e-mail address for Gina Myles who is a DJ at 103.9 the Fish here in Sacramento instead of my girlfriend Gina at church! Well, Gina at The Fish, did a call out of prayer for you at 9 am. this morning to the entire listener base of 103.9 the Fish, Korrine! We are believing God for the best possible healing for you Korrine! And for rest and comfort for you and your family. Don't forget! WE love YOU.
The Hoaglands - Jack, Arla & Mary!
Hi Croghans
UCSF is an amazing hospital! Korrine will be well taken care of. Korrine, Dana, Matt, and Sean, thinking of you. God Bless you
Love Tricia
Well, Korrine & family, I'm told "there are no accidents!" In sending out my prayer request for Korrine yesterday, I attached an e-mail address for Gina Myles who is a DJ at 103.9 the Fish here in Sacramento instead of my girlfriend Gina at church! Well, Gina at The Fish, did a call out of prayer for you at 9 am. this morning to the entire listener base of 103.9 the Fish, Korrine! We are believing God for the best possible healing for you Korrine! And for rest and comfort for you and your family. Don't forget! WE love YOU.
The Hoaglands - Jack, Arla & Mary!
Lord surround Korrine with your love and comfort her and her family. Lord, you are the maker of the universe and know every prayer we utter. Lord, hear my prayer, may YOU give her the strength to fight this good fight. Sweet angel you are why I work for a cure for cancer. I love you to life.... and surround you in God's infinate love.
Kristen Hunter
Staff, Relay For Life
We and everyone we know are praying for you sweet strong girl.
We are remembering to STAY POSITIVE just as you always say & do! All our love & prayers from The Hammons family
GO Team KC!
Hi,Korrine,
I have sent your name to Dwelling Places, a home for street kids in Kampala, Uganda, Africa. My daughter works there as a missionary.
The kids there are great prayer warroirs! They are excited to help someone their own age.
Of course, I am praying, too!
Love in Christ,
Quiltmaker
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