The Conine Clubhouse Opens Its Doors to the Quinn Family
April 2004 — When 7-month-old Mikayla Quinn was admitted to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in November 2003, her parents were handed a key to a room at the Conine Clubhouse.
With this key, Michael and Dawn Quinn had a warm and inviting place to stay while their daughter received treatment for a rare form of liver cancer. But more than that, it allowed them to be completely accessible and focused on their daughter's care. "The Clubhouse is the biggest lifesaver," said Dawn.
In late January, the Quinns had the opportunity to meet the man behind the Conine Clubhouse, World Series champion with the Florida Marlins, Jeff Conine. Beyond his status as a professional baseball player and primary supporter of the Clubhouse, he is a father who shares the same hopes and dreams for his children as any loving parent. The heartfelt exchange between the Quinns and Conine exemplifies another imp ortant facet of the Clubhouse: families providing emotional support during a difficult time.
The Quinns were deeply touched that Jeff Conine made the time to visit them, saying, "We're your biggest fans. What you have done for the Clubhouse and us is huge - we appreciate it more than you know."