Finding her ‘happy place’
Fort Dodge woman surprised with room makeover
-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Cheryl Fleming, of Fort Dodge, reacts to seeing her bedroom for the first time Sunday after organizers from My Happy Place — Fort Dodge remodeled her room. Fleming was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, on May 1, 2024. ALS is a progressive terminal neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Cheryl Fleming, of Fort Dodge, reacts to seeing her bedroom for the first time Sunday after organizers from My Happy Place — Fort Dodge remodeled her room. Fleming was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, on May 1, 2024. ALS is a progressive terminal neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Cheryl Fleming's family poses for a photo at her bedroom reveal Sunday. In front, from left, are her children, Cooper and Claire Fleming. In back, are Fleming and her husband, Matt, at left.
Cheryl Fleming's family poses for a photo at her bedroom reveal Sunday. In front, from left, are her children, Cooper and Claire Fleming. In back, are Fleming and her husband, Matt, at left.
-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Cheryl Fleming, left, of Fort Dodge, shows her daughter, Claire Fleming, a blanket made by members of her church on Sunday in Fort Dodge. Fleming's bedroom was remodeled by organizers from My Happy Place — Fort Dodge. My Happy Place is a nonprofit organization of volunteers whose intention is to create healing environments for individuals who are struggling with a serious health issue.
Cheryl Fleming, left, of Fort Dodge, shows her daughter, Claire Fleming, a blanket made by members of her church on Sunday in Fort Dodge. Fleming's bedroom was remodeled by organizers from My Happy Place — Fort Dodge. My Happy Place is a nonprofit organization of volunteers whose intention is to create healing environments for individuals who are struggling with a serious health issue.
-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Cheryl Fleming’s bedroom is shown Sunday after being remodeled by organizers from My Happy Place — Fort Dodge, an organization that serves to create healing environments for individuals who are struggling with a serious health issue.
Cheryl Fleming’s bedroom is shown Sunday after being remodeled by organizers from My Happy Place — Fort Dodge, an organization that serves to create healing environments for individuals who are struggling with a serious health issue.
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-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Cheryl Fleming, of Fort Dodge, reacts to seeing her bedroom for the first time Sunday after organizers from My Happy Place — Fort Dodge remodeled her room. Fleming was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, on May 1, 2024. ALS is a progressive terminal neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
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-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Cheryl Fleming’s family poses for a photo at her bedroom reveal Sunday. In front, from left, are her children, Cooper and Claire Fleming. In back, are Fleming and her husband, Matt, at left.
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-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Cheryl Fleming, left, of Fort Dodge, shows her daughter, Claire Fleming, a blanket made by members of her church on Sunday in Fort Dodge. Fleming’s bedroom was remodeled by organizers from My Happy Place — Fort Dodge. My Happy Place is a nonprofit organization of volunteers whose intention is to create healing environments for individuals who are struggling with a serious health issue.
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-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Cheryl Fleming’s bedroom is shown Sunday after being remodeled by organizers from My Happy Place — Fort Dodge, an organization that serves to create healing environments for individuals who are struggling with a serious health issue.
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