On February 14, 2019, 2001 Lawrence County alumni, Shawn Murphy (son of Jodie Short and Richard Preston) was diagnosed with cancer. The last eight months have been crammed with doctors appointments, blood work, tests, scans, second opinions, treatments, etc. Shawn continues to fight and face cancer head on every day. Shawn and his wife, Michelle, have been married for over 8 years. Since then, they have created a beautiful family and home together. They have 3 children; Dakota (13) Louisa Middle School eighth grade student, Zane (9) and Teagan (2 months). Everyone who knows Shawn, knows what a selfless man he is and his willingness to help anyone who needs it.
Michelle Murphy states, “He is a true fighter and his courage and bravery amazes me every single day. Shawn is our hero and we continue to fight with him. Each day we stand up to cancer and face it head on as a family. Cancer has never fought a stronger battle than it has with The Murphy family.”
“Although he is going through the toughest battle he’s ever faced, he is being shown each day by the community that they are here to support him and our family. Shawn and I couldn’t be more proud and thankful to be a part of such a great community.”
Michelle continues to add, “Thanks for all you do and continue to do for The Murphy family. We love each and every one of you!”
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On Friday, October 25th, friends and family of Shawn will be hosting a benefit event at the Lawrence County High School football parking lot starting at 11am.
There is an opportunity to show your support for everyone. Hillbilly Hibachi will be set up and will also be offering pre-ordered lunch deliveries as well as donating 100% of their profit to the Murphy family. Kona Ice will be participating; donating a percent of their earnings. Along with food, many local businesses have donated miscellaneous items for raffling options (see list below) and as always, all donations are appreciated. All proceeds will go to the Murphy family to help lighten the burden of this life road bump.
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$250 Botox-Lisa Kise
4 UK Tickets to Game 7- November 23-Scott Jenks
RoadHouse appetizers and Meals-Norma Beals
Free Spay/Neuter- Tri-County Animal
$100 Gift Certificate -Firefly Photography (Samantha Endicott)
Monat hair system-Vanessa Keeton
Oil Change-Second Chance
Full set of lashes-Amanda Stevens@ The Haven
Front End Alignment-Second Chance
$50 Vinyl Destinations with Keisha Huff
$15 haircut with Sierra Pack @ Steel Magnolias
$15 haircut with Julie Scott @ Steel Magnolias
$15 haircut with Lakin Radcliff @ Steel Magnolias
Scentsy-Teena Brown
Coffee and Mugs gift set- Masterpiece Cafe
Farmhouse Sofa Table-Shane Hensley and Misti Wells
Handmade KY sign- Crooked Finger Crafts
Chicko Laid Back shirt (small)- Wrendi McDavid
ITworks Keto Coffee and TMX- Ashley Tharp
Car Wash-Dawg Family Detailing
$25 certificate- For Cakes Sake
2 free kayak rentals- Rebel Outfitters
Certificate-Stars and Stripes
2 $50 gas cards-Lindsey Case/Case Mart
One month of tan- New World Video
Free pizza-Three Rivers Food Mart
One night stay in one bedroom cabin-Boone’s Landing-LC Fiscal Court
3 one month gym membership-Preferred Fitness
$25 Gift Certificate- The Haven
Prayers for you Shawn! Everyone needs to come out and show their support for this child. May the event be a huge success!