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Bill Nieman's Fight Against Cancer

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Hello family, friends, and strangers. My grandfather, William Nieman, usually known as Bill, was diagnosed with colon cancer back in September 2010, the road since then has been bumpy. He is 73 years YOUNG and is a grandfather of 8 soon to be 9, as well as a father of 4. In January of 2011 they removed his colon, prostate, and bladder in a 9 hour surgery. The cancer was produced by serving in the military. My grandfather is a passionate and devout Christian and has always helped other in times of need regardless of what he had himself. He is self-employed, making websites for companies and others. Due to the lack in health he has not been able to make calls causing a huge financial strain on my family. The cancer has metastasized to his lungs, now stage 4 and he is currently suffering with pneumonia as well. He starts chemo, yet again, tomorrow (August 26th). He has not been able to leave the hospital in a week and although he goes to the VA (Veterans Affairs) hospital he has still aquired a few thousand dollars in medical bills. My grandfather has done whatever is needed to provide for his family and has long ago accepted he will never be able to retire or relax within his lifetime but never once has complained or stressed about it. He has always been soft spoken but when he does speak he always has a little joke to say. Within the last week my family has also discovered that my grandparents bedroom and private bathroom have mold in it, adding to his illness (which is even more severe since he has lung cancer). When he comes home from the hospital he will need to stay in his office. The hardest part of this is he will need to walk through the living room, kitchen, and dining room to reach a bathroom. My grandparents also owe over 200 thousand dollars on their house. I am raising money for my grandfather not only because he deserves to live the rest of his life without working but to help pay for his medical and financial fees. He has led a selfless life and has done everything for everyone else. Words cannot explain how thankful I am along with the rest of my family for him. I would like to be able to pay off most if not all of their bills with this money. Thank you for taking your time and reading this. I ask if you cannot afford to donate at this time, that you share on this information in hopes that someone you know can. Thank you again.

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Nicole Cooper
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Apalachin, NY

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