Dee Dee was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer back in August 2020. She had two small tumors in her breast and a positive lymph node. She underwent chemo therapy, a mastectomy, and radiation to fight it. That treatment ended last summer, fast forward one year later, they discovered the cancer from 2020 had metastasized to her liver and bone.

On August 16th we lost our beloved mother and a cherished member of our community.

Why Are We Fundraising in Her Honor

Dee Dee loved church, but even more than that, she loved community. She wanted there to be a space where everyone could be unconditionally loved. She often said that people needed the most love when they appeared to be the most unlovable, and she lived that life of love in her service to the church and in the way she showed up in the overall community.

Right now, she would be fundraising for Broadway Church. She would be fundraising to celebrate our 150 year anniversary, and she would be telling you all about our vision for a new program - Heart Space - a wider vision, beyond the church, offering spiritual community, education, and inclusive gathering spaces. It's a new space for love, learning, and liberation to heal hearts and transform the world. HeartSpace was Dee Dee's way of loving in action. You can learn more about our vision here: https://www.broadwaychurchkc.o...

Dee Dee's birthday is on December 7th. She would have been 63.

600 people attended Dee Dee's memorial and if each one of those people were able to donate - on average - $100, we would be able to realize Dee Dee's vision for Heart Space, funding it for a year, and honor her memory at the same time.

Thank you in advance for your generosity. ANY donation amount makes a difference and we hope you will help us build Dee Dee's legacy by sharing this campaign with your friends and family.

Dee Dee's Memorial Campaign

By Broadway Church

Dee Dee's Memorial Campaign

Help us honor Dee Dee by contributing to a cause near and dear to her heart.