Wednesday, 5 February 2014

Members From This Small Town Rallied Together To Support A New Mother With A Brain Tumor

A week after 25-year-old Katie Hixson gave birth to her second child, she was told she had a brain tumor that needed to be removed immediately. Now her small Ohio community is rallying around her.


Katie Hixson, her husband Richard, and their daughter Izzy live in Athens, Ohio, a small college town.


Katie Hixson, her husband Richard, and their daughter Izzy live in Athens, Ohio, a small college town.


Katie Hixson / Via Facebook: katie.hixson.9


Two weeks ago, Kate gave birth to a baby boy, Roman.


Two weeks ago, Kate gave birth to a baby boy, Roman.


Katie Hixson / Via Facebook: katie.hixson.9


The following week, Katie had a persistent migraine and sought the advice of a doctor.


The following week, Katie had a persistent migraine and sought the advice of a doctor.


Katie with baby Izzy in 2011.


Katie Hixson / Via Facebook: katie.hixson.9


On January 27th, the doctor found a tumor on her brain roughly the size of a lime. On January 30th, Katie was admitted for surgery to have the tumor removed.


On January 27th, the doctor found a tumor on her brain roughly the size of a lime. On January 30th, Katie was admitted for surgery to have the tumor removed.


Katie Hixson / Via Facebook: katie.hixson.9




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