Kylie's Fight 5K

Kylie’s Journey

• Diagnosis: In early 2018, as a freshman in high school, Kylie Schutzmann was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
• Hope: After months of treatment, strength, and determination, Kylie and her family finally heard the words everyone hopes for—she was cancer free.
• Recurrence: In October of 2025, during one of her routine annual checkups, doctors noticed something concerning on a scan, leading to heartbreaking news: her cancer had returned after seven years.
• New Treatment: Kylie was told she would need to begin another eight months of chemotherapy in hopes of eliminating the cancer once again.

Family Challenges

• Generational Battle: When Kylie’s mom was pregnant with her, she was diagnosed with cancer and had to give birth early for treatment.
• Cycle of Treatment: Kylie faced her own diagnosis as a teenager. Now, with the recurrence, the family is facing chemotherapy for the third time.
• Emotional Weight: The emotional burden of this journey is heavy, compounded by significant financial strain.
• Faith: Despite the challenges, Kylie has remained strong in her faith in Jesus and continues to inspire those around her.

Financial Strain

• Travel Costs: Kylie must travel about three and a half hours to Spokane for appointments and treatments, often staying for several days.
• Ongoing Expenses: The rising costs of gas, hotels, and food add up while managing ongoing medical expenses.
• Employment: Both of Kylie’s parents work in education, yet the financial demands of cancer treatment make this journey incredibly difficult.
• Support Request: Donations will go toward travel expenses, lodging, meals, and medical costs associated with her treatment.

How You Can Help

• Contribution: Any amount—big or small—will help ease the financial burden so the family can focus on what truly matters: Kylie’s healing and recovery.
• Sharing: If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser.
• Prayer: Keeping Kylie and her family in your prayers is also a way to show support.
• Gratitude: Your kindness, encouragement, and support mean more than words can express.

Join Us

Thank you for standing with Kylie as she begins this fight once again. For more information or to register for the race, please visit Kylie’s Fight 5K.