About Me
Hey everyone, I’m Krystal! I am married with 4 kids and a dog. I’ve been doing tie dye as a hobby since high school, every summer with my family at the mountains. Blasted Dyes is based in Douglassville, PA.
I never thought of starting a business until 2021, when my best friend, Jess, told me her four-year-old daughter had Pediatric Cancer, stage 4 High Refractory Neuroblastoma. I knew I had to start a small business to help out.
Jess and I first started selling baked goods (Jess), Tie Dye (me), and her mom selling macramé in the front yard.
My sister, April, helped name Blasted Dyes and I started attending craft shows.
With my sister Tiffany, I created the DIY Booth and started attending fairs & carnivals. That’s where I saw families creating together, making memories.
My goal for Blasted Dyes is to provide quality products that represent SUPPORT & radiate LOVE ♥︎
Families We’ve Helped
Blasted Dyes lovingly donates a portion of proceeds to children battling Pediatric Cancer. ♥︎
The Speese Family’s Journey
Briana, the Speese family’s firstborn, is a spirited and loving big sister. In January 2021, shortly after her 4th birthday, a routine checkup uncovered a lump in her abdomen. She was later diagnosed with Stage 4 High-Risk Refractory Neuroblastoma, an aggressive pediatric cancer with challenging outcomes.
Briana has endured nearly two years of intense treatments, including chemotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy, radiation, and more, leaving her with lifelong effects. Remarkably, she has reached NEAD (No Evidence of Active Disease) and is enrolled in a vaccine trial in NYC to keep her cancer-free.
Her mother left her job in 2021 to care for her full-time, and the family continues to travel for treatments. Now in kindergarten and part of a local twirling team, Briana is beginning to enjoy a more normal childhood. The Speese family is deeply grateful for the support they’ve received.
To follow Briana’s journey or donate to the family:
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Venmo: @Jessica-Mcarthur-89
Luis Maradiaga’s Journey
Luis and his father, residents of Boyertown, are bravely navigating the challenges of an aggressive brain tumor known as DIPG. Their journey is made even more difficult as they continue to grieve the loss of Luis’s mother, who passed away from cancer in 2016. Despite these hardships, they remain steadfast in creating lasting memories together, finding joy amidst the appointments, tests, and treatments.
The Spidle Family’s Story
Katelyn and Garret Spidle’s son, Tate Mitchell, was born on January 13, 2024, with a rare condition known as Dandy Walker Syndrome. Despite numerous challenges, including extended stays in the NICU and Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital, Tate was lovingly cared for by his parents and adored by his older siblings, Liam and Kinsley.
On June 11, 2024, while returning from a major medical appointment, Tate suffered cardiac arrest. After a courageous fight, the family said goodbye to their beloved “Tater” on June 17, 2024.
Tate’s short but impactful life touched everyone who knew him. The Spidle family is now facing significant financial burdens from his medical care. Donations will help alleviate these costs and provide much-needed support during this difficult time.
To donate to the family: