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Help Brandon Beat Cancer!

Brandon Kail is a beloved husband, son, and brother, as well as the devoted father of ten—yes, ten—beautiful children.

On Monday, January 7th, as Brandon was driving the children and their friends home from church, he began experiencing stroke-like symptoms, including blurred vision and an inability to read road signs.  By the grace of God, Brandon was able to safely pull his vehicle off of the road and to call his wife, Carrie, who promptly took him to the hospital.

Shortly after arriving at the hospital, Brandon suffered a grand mal seizure, the severity of which caused him to fracture his collarbone in two places, dislocate his left shoulder, and damage the ligaments and tendons therein.

A CAT scan revealed a mass on his brain behind his right ear.  Brandon was life-flighted to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh and underwent brain surgery on Wednesday, January 9th.  While the surgery was successful in removing the tumor, we subsequently learned (from the surgery and the biopsy results two weeks later) that Brandon has been diagnosed with Grade 3 or 4 brain cancer.  The final test results are expected on Tuesday, January 29th, which will confirm the exact type of brain cancer and the grade.  As of the publishing of this message, the doctors have declared that it is more likely Grade 4 given the aggressive nature of the tumor and they have stated that its reemergence is a question not of “if” but “when.”

At 35 years of age and by all appearances in perfect health, the sudden diagnosis of brain cancer has come as a complete shock to Brandon and our family.  Thankfully, insurance and disability will cover a portion of the immense costs; however,  Brandon has been told by his doctors that he will fight this cancer for the rest of his life and Carrie has been forced to take an unpaid leave of absence from her job, which has presented financial challenges for the previously two-income family of twelve.  Brandon’s mobility is severely limited right now due to his damaged shoulder (which is currently scheduled to be operated on within the next couple of weeks) and he is unable to drive for a minimum of six months due to his having suffered such a powerful seizure.

As such, the family is in dire need of assistance paying for basic necessities throughout this battle.  Any funds donated will be used to make mortgage and car payments, as well as provide food, clothing, diapers, etc. for the children.  We humbly request any financial assistance that you may spare, and of more importance still, we ask that you keep Brandon and his family in your prayers.  Anything that you give will be a tremendous blessing to Brandon, Carrie, and the children who love their father very much.

As such, we humbly request any financial assistance that you may spare, and of more importance still, we ask that you keep Brandon and his family in your prayers.

Naturally, we will keep everyone updated with more information as soon as we receive it.

Thank you for your kindness and consideration, and may God bless you and your family.

--The Kail Family
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Sal Arnita
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Bridgeville, PA
Brandon Kail
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