On Saturday, April 26th there will be a Benefit Fundraiser for Dax Laddie Eggert, a 3 year old resident of Kenyon. Dax is the son of Tyler and Nicole Eggert. He was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Blood cancer) on Nov. 5th. 2024. He has been treated at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis since his diagnosis. His treatment has been intense with weekly chemotherapy, daily steroids, multiple hospital stays, 24/7 infusion immunotherapy and currently an escalating chemo regimen. He is also taking medication for short term side effects, and is only 1/3 of the way through his intense portion of the treatment plan. After the first leg of his treatment, he is scheduled for 2 years of daily chemo treatment and monthly lab checks. The long term effects of this aggressive treatment are still unknown.
Many of you know this family, and it is our hope that you will be able to help them in any number of ways. Tyler graduated from K/W High School in 2008, and was very active in the wrestling community. He is currently a volunteer firefighter in Kenyon. Nicole provided in-home daycare to the community, but due to Dax's treatment schedule, she had to close her doors.
Being members of this community, you know how when a crisis strikes, we all come together to share the burdens, and celebrate the victories of each others' lives. Well, there is a caring group of people doing benefit related activities for the family, and we hope we can count on your thoughts, prayers and donations for one of the scheduled events, or just a donation to the family to help offset the medical expenses.
The fundraiser will be held on April 26th from 4 to 8 pm at the Kenyon Firehall at 620 Centennial Drive. It is a free will donation, and the meal being served is pulled pork sandwiches, cole slaw, chips and a drink. Live music will be from 5 to 8 pm, and a silent auction from 4 to 7pm. There will be bouncy houses on site for some good ol' fashioned fun! For questions about the event, or to make a donation, contact Abby Dahlgren at 507-351-1452. You may make donations via venmo to Dax, or send a check to Security State Bank in Kenyon at 601 Second Street, Kenyon Mn 55946. Also needed are donations of items, experiences or services for the silent auction. If you are interested in donating, you may also contact Emily Amundson, and she can arrange to pick up your donation. All donors/supporters will be acknowledged at the event. You may also call Emily at 507-384-8911 for additional questions about the donations.
Thank you in advance for your generous donations, in whatever way you choose to support this family.
