--- title: Brain Cancer Journeys | Eastern Iowa image: https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hubfs/Scooters%202023.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/journeys#main-content) [![Thrive Crop](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thrive%20Crop.png?width=375&height=219&name=Thrive%20Crop.png "Thrive Crop")](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com) - About Us - [Meet Chad](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/chad) - [Who We Fight For](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/journeys) - Finding a Cure - [Brain Cancer Research](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/research) - Fundraisers - [Walk to Cure Brain Cancer](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/walk) - [Shop Apparel Store](https://www.causeteam.com/shop/detail/thrive-brain-cancer-walk-merch) - [Burger & Beer Benefit](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/burger-beer-benefit) - [DON'T DIE Campaign](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/dont-die-beer) - [Become a Sponsor](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/sponsorships) - [BURGER & BEER BENEFIT](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/burger-beer-benefit?hsLang=en) - [DONATE NOW](https://app.hubspot.com/payments/QYQXM7qK9nqbZH?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) # Help Us Survive & *THRIVE* ### Our Loved One's ## Brain Cancer Journeys #### Local stories from loved one's fighting to survive and *THRIVE* against brain cancer in Eastern Iowa. Learn more about the battles they face, treatment needs, their inspiration, and how you can help them. ![jenna jandik](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jenna%20jandik.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=jenna%20jandik.jpg) Diagnosed May 2021 ### Jenna Jandik ***Cedar Rapids, Iowa*** *Astrocytoma, Grade 3, IDH-Mutant* [CaringBridge Site](https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jennajandik) ![laurie wilson square](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/laurie%20wilson%20square.jpg?width=375&height=375&name=laurie%20wilson%20square.jpg) Diagnosed 2009 ### Laurie Plante ***Cedar Rapids, Iowa*** *Chordoma (TWICE)* [CaringBridge Site](https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/wilson-take2) ### Remembered Loved One's ## Honoring Those Before Us ![kate getty](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Who%20We%20Fight%20For/kate%20getty.webp?width=267&height=256&name=kate%20getty.webp) Passed Away March 2026 ### Kate Getty ***Cedar Rapids, Iowa*** *Glioblastoma, Grade 4* [Memorial Tribute](https://www.schmidtfamilyfh.com/obituaries/kate-getty) ![Andy Daughtee Headshot](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Who%20We%20Fight%20For/Andy%20Daughtee%20Headshot.jpg?width=1944&height=1943&name=Andy%20Daughtee%20Headshot.jpg) Passed Away March 2024 ### Andy Daughtee ***Dubuque, Iowa*** *Glioblastoma, Grade 4, IDH-Wildtype, Low Methylation* [Memorial Tribute](https://www.hskfhcares.com/obituaries/Andy-Daughetee?obId=31053913#/obituaryInfo) ![Jason Allen](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Who%20We%20Fight%20For/Jason%20Allen.jpg?width=718&height=718&name=Jason%20Allen.jpg) Passed Away December 2023 ### Jason Allen ***North Liberty, Iowa*** *Glioblastoma, Grade 4, IDH-Wildtype, Unmethylated* [Memorial Tribute](https://www.lensingfuneral.com/obituaries/Jason-Daniel-Allen?obId=30208296) ![chad radiation](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Who%20We%20Fight%20For/chad%20radiation.png?width=685&height=685&name=chad%20radiation.png) Passed Away October 2023 ### Chad Winterhof ***Cedar Rapids, Iowa*** *Glioblastoma, Grade 4, IDH-Mutant, Unmethylated* [Memorial Tribute](https://www.thegazette.com/obituaries/chad-edgar-winterhof/) ![stephen hawaii square](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Who%20We%20Fight%20For/stephen%20hawaii%20square.jpg?width=1594&height=1594&name=stephen%20hawaii%20square.jpg) Passed Away May 2023 ### Stephen Stepanek ***Cedar Rapids, Iowa*** *Glioblastoma, Grade 4, IDH-Wildtype, Unmethylated* [Memorial Tribute](https://www.thegazette.com/obituaries/stephen-thomas-stepanek/) ![Adam Burns](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Who%20We%20Fight%20For/Adam%20Burns.jpeg?width=653&height=653&name=Adam%20Burns.jpeg) Passed Away December 2022 ### Adam Burns ***Denison, Iowa*** *Glioblastoma, Grade 4, IDH-Mutant, Unmethylated* [Memorial Tribute](https://www.huebnerfuneralhome.com/obituary/651271/adam-nicholas-burns/) ![garycriddle](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/garycriddle.jpg?width=403&height=404&name=garycriddle.jpg) Passed Away July 2022 ### Gary Criddle ***Cedar Rapids, Iowa*** *Glioblastoma, Grade 4* [Memorial Tribute](https://www.thegazette.com/obituaries/gary-criddle/) ![Larry Schlehuber](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hubfs/Who%20We%20Fight%20For/Larry%20Schlehuber.jfif) Passed Away April 2014 ### Larry Schlehuber ***Cedar Rapids, Iowa*** *Glioblastoma, Grade 4* [Memorial Tribute](https://www.cedarmemorial.com/Obituary/2014/Apr/Larry-R-Schlehuber/) ### Other Brain Cancer Fighters Recognized at Walk   - Allen Dale - Armstrong Zortman - Barbara Latensen - Bob Helle - Brad Pautsch - Bridet Stanerson - Carson Baxton - Casey Whitley - Chris J. & Coleen K. Toneff - Darlene (Dolly) Hess - Dave Melchert - Dave Russ - Deb Ostwinkle - Dorothy Buzinky - Frank Howell - Gary Wiedenfeld - Gerald Mason - Jason Smith - Jeff Mohr - Joe Klopfenstein - Joey Condon - Jolene Parrales - Keaton Sundeen - Leman Northway - Malcom Courtner - Melissa Herbert - Pat White - Ron RIchardson - Ruth Hunse - Scott Lyon - Teri St. John *Do have you a loved one in Eastern Iowa also battling brain cancer? [Share your journey](mailto:thrivebraincancer@gmail.com) with us to be included!* ### How can you help? #### Awareness and funds are needed to advance research in brain cancer, and help patients *THRIVE!*  Please consider making a donation or joining one of our upcoming fundraiser events! [Donate Now](https://app.hubspot.com/payments/FSgRSzf6?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) *![Thrive Crop](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thrive%20Crop.png?width=175&height=102&name=Thrive%20Crop.png)* *We need your help joining the fight against brain cancer in Eastern Iowa! 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