Stacey Burdick
On March 28, 2023, Stacey Burdick was diagnosed with rectal cancer. She has completed radiation treatments and was undergoing chemotherapy at the time. Her doctors have said she may need surgery in the future, depending on her progress. Stacey works as a Teacher’s Aide for Special Needs Children at Eastwood Elementary School in East Alton, Illinois. Her husband, Travis, is a Captain with the East Alton Fire Department and a retired military member. They have two children, ages 16 and 14. A devoted hockey mom, Stacey supports her 16-year-old son, who plays for the Twin Bridges Lightning Hockey Club and competes in JV and Varsity hockey for the local high school, and her 14-year-old daughter, who also plays JV and Varsity hockey. Travis still plays for the Metro East Responders, and Stacey serves on the board for the local high schools. Her diagnosis deeply impacted the family, preventing her from working and making it hard to provide for them. During chemotherapy, she must rest, leaving her unable to help around the house and causing her to miss many family events. Travis and the kids have been deeply worried about life without her, and finances quickly became a major concern for them.
