No One Fights Alone

Bill, Billy, Gu3, Billy Ray, Mr. Guthrie – No matter how you refer to him, this man has affected your life for the better.  From being a friend, mentor, co-worker, family member, fraternity brother, teacher - now, he needs all of us to support him.  

At the end of January, Bill was diagnosed with colon cancer – or “cancer of the pooper” as he described it to his niece.  His body is fighting, and some days are worse than others.  Throughout this, he has fought to stay in the classroom, changing the lives of students through music, but with his surgery approaching on March 9, he will need anywhere from 4-6 weeks away from school to recover.  

In addition, he will need to receive chemotherapy in the months following the surgery.  Time off from work will be a necessity for scheduling chemo treatments and recovery days. Mr. Guthrie is tough, a fighter, and we are ready to support him in this battle. 

He is anticipating the cost of all pre-op, surgery, 2-4 days in the hospital, and 4-6 weeks out of work.  Since many of us are teachers, we understand that financial savings are almost non-existent.  This will be a monumental undertaking.  Your donation, any donation, will help Bill and Michelle (his girlfriend who has been by his side through it all) take the time off from work needed for recovery and allow them the chance to breathe without the stress of bills.