Posts Tagged ‘Lydia Boyer’
A network of nurturing
A group of local parents caring for children with special needs recently started a support group and plan to meet regularly in order to share their experiences and advice among…
Read MoreLydia is cancer-free
Josh and Kayla Boyer and their daughter Lydia love NED. When the family learned that recent tests showed an absence of cancer on Lydia’s spine, Josh wanted to be sure…
Read MoreGoing bald for cancer warriors
Waterloo’s Shaved Head Challenge raises $40,000 Faced with likely economic hardship on the horizon due to COVID-19, local residents still found money to donate to those less fortunate earlier this…
Read MoreTough young girls keep fighting
Three Waterloo girls – Lydia Boyer, Elsa Wiemerslage and Audrey Stanley – have spent the last few years battling various ailments. That fight continues for all three of the girls,…
Read MoreFall Fun Pep Rally lifts young spirits
Santa Claus arrived early this year for some area residents, as a nonprofit called Santa Needs Help held a Fall Fun Pep Rally Party for special needs families on Sunday.…
Read MoreAn extra boost to strengthen Lydia
Lydia Boyer, 7, quickly stole the heart of ATI physical therapist Sam Kruse when she began working with the local cancer warrior at the Waterloo facility. “She likes to giggle…
Read MoreCUSD special ed under fire
After facing challenges with Columbia School District’s special education programs, several parents decided to address their concerns during Monday night’s school board meeting. One of the parents had spoken to…
Read MoreLydia’s big night at Busch
For a moment, 6-year-old local cancer warrior Lydia Boyer became the star last Wednesday at Busch Stadium as she threw the ceremonial first pitch to St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos…
Read MoreGenerosity of community helps Lydia keep on fighting
Lydia Boyer needs a miracle. Stubborn German Brewing Company owners Chris and Tammy Rahn did their best this weekend to make sure she gets it. “I’ve been following Lydia through…
Read MoreCommunity offers hope for Lydia
When 5-year-old Lydia Boyer was diagnosed with an aggressive, stage IV brain and spinal cancer called medulloblastoma last May, she began a series of surgeries and intensive treatments no parent…
Read MoreLittle Lydia in the fight of her life
Only two months ago, all seemed right with the world in the Josh and Kayla Boyer family. Josh has a dream job as the youth pastor at Hope Christian Church,…
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