This fundraiser is for Mike McKee

 

UPDATE:
First Mike would like to thank everyone who has donated, sent words of encouragement, called etc. Mike completed his treatments and as of now all he can do is heal. The last few really took a toll but he is on the mend now. The will repeat some tests in a couple of months. 

So anyone that knows Mike McKee knows a few things about him. 1. He would do and give to anyone in need.

2. When it comes to work and knowledge, he is by far one of the most knowledgeable people and hardest workers in the industry.

3. He is one of the most humble people I have ever met.

 

Mike drove a truck for over 20+ years before he retired from driving; and accepted a Site supervisor Position with ATS. Mike has influenced many over his years of service and continues.

In December of last year, Mike started to feel "a cold" coming on, but it didn't get better. In January of this year, he ended up in Emergency with what was thought to be Vertigo. That led to weeks of "not getting better" to a specialist visit that diagnosed Cancer.

 

Mike has started Chemo and Radiation with a good prognosis, but as most of us in this industry, bills mount, and no insurance to cover a lot. Not to mention being without work for 4 months now. Mike does not ask for handouts, nor does he expect them. I asked Mike if a fundraiser was started, would he be upset or opposed and for the first time ever I heard something not usually heard from him. He said if anyone wanted to help, he wouldn't oppose, which those that really know him would agree that isn't Mike typically. He is the giver and helper.

 

Mike has one mindset right now, the last date of treatment and the first date he can "start" working again. That is what gets him through the days. As without work of some sorts he has nothing. Lately, talking to Mike, most days are rough (health feeling wise), but if you speak to him, he has a story to share, and his story explains that if you wake up with life, you need to be grateful as some don't get that opportunity. And because of that, he is very grateful, even with how terrible he is feeling, that he can have that.

 

Mike does not have insurance. The cost of the multiple visits and the treatment is, as we all know, pretty astronomical. Mike isn't asking for handouts, but if anyone wants to help with this while he battles and focuses on being able to return to work. It would be appreciated. The account is set up so that Mike (and who he delegates) is the one able to access any type of funds. If you're not able to help but could share or even send a card, I am sure that would be greatly appreciated. Mike is not on social media, but he does know I am doing this.