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Anna Schindler was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer, on January 27, 2010. After chemotherapy and a complex surgery to remove 70 percent of her liver, Anna’s battle continued with a dual diagnosis of hepatoblastoma and yolk sac cancer. Following her passing in the summer of 2010, her parents, Joe and Polly Schindler, established the Anna Schindler Foundation on January 1, 2011, to support families in the Inland Northwest facing pediatric cancer.
My name is Jillian, and I have been an editor and writer here in Coeur d’Alene since 2006, during which time I’ve had the opportunity to work for nine publications across North Idaho, into Spokane and as far as Gig Harbor, Washington. I am grateful to have the opportunity to now focus all my attention, energy and passion on my local community, finding and sharing heartfelt stories, spotlighting the incredible people, showcasing local businesses, organizations and nonprofits, and of course highlighting the many wonderful events our area has to offer.