Phoebe’s Story

Site created on September 8, 2022


This Caring Bridge page was set up by TEAM PHOEBE to support the Carey family during their health challenge.  Sadly, Phoebe was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in July which requires immediate treatment. She'll undergo brain surgery in Boston at Brigham Hospital on Sept 19 and then ongoing treatment at Dana Farber Cancer Institute through this fall. All that know Phoebe have seen her strength, determination and warrior spirit. She is the cherished wife of Don, loving mother to Piper (3y/o) and little Donnie (1y/o), and caring friend to all that know her.  

Phoebe battled stage 3 breast cancer in 2021 shortly after delivering little Donnie. Following six months of treatment and double mastectomy surgery, Phoebe was declared cancer free. Team Phoebe was set up in 2021 to be with her every step of the way supporting with family meals, playdates, childcare funds, messages of love & support.  It was tremendous to see hundreds gather as supporting members of Team Phoebe. This support was critical in helping Phoebe and the Carey family navigate their breast cancer fight. 

As Phoebe and her family embark on this next challenge, we've established this page to provide coordination of support and updates on her treatment. Find below current ways to support the family:

-GoFundMe: Funds directed towards childcare and lodging costs while Phoebe and Don are in Boston for treatment this fall. (link to page attached in ways to help section)

-MealTrain: Meal and food drop windows available for sign-up. (link to page attached in ways to help section)

-Playdate sign-up: Windows avail for afternoon playdates and activities with Piper and Little Donnie. (visit planner section in ways to help and scroll dates)

-Messages of love and support: 15 Moreland Street, Bronxville, NY 10708

Thank you all for your love & support for the AMAZING PHOEBS! She and her family are going to crush this. We will be with them every step of the way !!
-Team Phoebe



Newest Update

Carey Family / Germany Travel

Journal entry by Phoebe Carey —

Dear Family and Friends - some great news on this sunny Derby Day! The clinic in Germany has now completed production for Phoebe's vaccine! We will travel over to Frankfurt for her first treatments June 2-10and then make monthly trips back to the clinic for follow on treatments July - January. 

The amazing Team Phoebe has launched a GoFundMe- Team Phoebe for airfare and childcare expenses as we embark on this journey. They are also coordinating playdates, travel companions and other ways to help our family so please feel free to reach out to them any time. 

Your support means the WORLD to us. Your LOVE is a shining light for our family. Thank you so much! 

Don, Phoebe, Piper, Donnie III

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Team Phoebe wanted to share a few updates on "ways to help" Phoebe and family along this journey and during this next course of treatment plans. The outpouring of support from this community is always so appreciated.

GoFundMe: This next chapter will require a lot of travel and childcare expenses so we have launched a new GoFundMe to help support them through the rest of this busy year.  GoFundMe- Team Phoebe

**There's also an additional option to transfer airline miles if that is something you would like to contribute. Details included on the page or feel free to reach out to us directly for more information.

Caringbridge: We will continue to update the Caringbridge site where you can find links to the GoFundMe, calendar and journal updates. 

Calendar: Located on the Caringbridge site we will update dates for kids activities and playdates during the weeks when Phoebe and Don will be abroad. As of now, these are June 2-10, July 10-16, Aug 14-20, Sept 26-30. 

Please feel free to reach out to any of us directly with questions or ideas to help. Of course notes/texts/emails of encouragement sent to Phoebe & family are always welcome and loved :) THANK YOU ALL!

All the best,
Caley, Chelsea, Kate & Maureen

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