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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 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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Gerald & Kristi Evansen

Appleton, Wis.

“Apprehensive” is the word that Appleton’s Kristi Evansen used to describe her feelings about traveling to Milwaukee for medical care. …

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Dawn Petrie

Appleton, Wis.

After six weeks of vertigo, dizziness, migraines, and vomiting following inner ear surgery, Dawn Petrie was convinced she was going …

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The Sims Family

Madison, Wis.

Demetrius Sims and his parents, Willie and Cynthia (not pictured), have been staying at Kathy’s House longer than most families. …

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Guests Karla and Mark seated in patio chairs at an outdoor lounge at Kathy's House

Karla & Mark Peyreau

The Woodlands, Texas

Words matter. It only takes a few minutes of conversation with Karla Peyreau to hear that message. Earning a degree …

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A woman and man sit in orange chairs.

Carol & Tom Titzkowski

Combined Locks, Wis.

Tom Titzkowski has coined a new term for our community of care: “a cascading encouragement process. People who have been …

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Penny & Larry pose in front of the donor wall.

Penny Morgan & Larry Campbell

Menominee, Michigan

Before arriving at Kathy’s House, Penny Morgan wondered whether she and her husband could adjust to community living. “It’s been …

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