Guest Stories

Every guest at Kathy’s House confronts a unique diagnosis. Their stories are often extraordinary. We are honored to be a part of their journey and to share some of their stories.

David Kvistad

Trempealeau, Wis.

For guest David Kvistad, a stay in Milwaukee would be completely out of reach without Kathy’s House. He’s been here …

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Robert & Jolene Higgins

South Jordan, Utah

After 40 years of marriage, Robert and Jolene Higgins have been through a lot together—but facing cancer was a challenge …

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Alan Frey & Kathy Searl

Appleton, Wis.

“Recovery is nowhere near linear,” says Alan Frey of the CAR T-cell therapy he is undergoing at Froedtert Hospital. After …

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Kim Hollman & Tim Morgan

Clintonville, Wis.

Siblings Kim Hollman and Tim Morgan live on opposite ends of the country. But that didn’t matter when Tim was …

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Gerald & Sheila Ellis

Sacramento, Calif.

For Sheila Ellis, a breast cancer diagnosis meant one thing. “I wanted to come home,” the Sacramento resident said. Born …

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David and Kevin are shown at Disney World

Kevin & David Schuh

Glen Ellen, Cal.

“Refuge” is a word that Kevin Schuh used often when describing Kathy’s House. And it’s a word that adequately describes …

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Alvin & Carolyn Pitts

Rockford, Ill.

“I only have two words to say: Thank you.” That’s how Rockford, Illinois, resident Carolyn Pitts started off her conversation …

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Brothers Eric and Gary stand next to each other in hospital gowns.

Kathleen & Eric Meulemans

Sheboygan, Wis.

Four years after beginning his journey toward a kidney transplant, Eric Meulemans picked up the phone to find his brother …

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