Three years ago a lump formed on Aric's neck.  After seeing a specialist they decided to operate, remove it, and test to make sure it wasn't cancerous.  Soon after the lump formed again.  The Wiszt’s were informed that it was most likely scar tissue that would eventually go away.  As it continued to grow, they were convinced it had to be something else.  The same operation was performed and in March of this year the results came back positive and Aric was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NLPHL).  This is a very rare form of Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a slow growing cancer in white blood cells.  While treatable, it's expected to come back later in life.  

The chemo treatments have been manageable but exhaust Aric and have diminished his immune system.  He was recently hospitalized because of a high persistent fever and sore throat.  This was caused by an infectious blister that made it difficult to breathe and to swallow.  Again, Aric was admitted into an urgent surgery to keep the infection from spreading to his blood.  

Aric is self employed and it's been a struggle keeping up at his job with the problems that have arisen, chemo treatments, and the after effects thereof.  While his wife Janille has been working to fill in the gaps, providing for their family of five has been difficult.  We are fundraising to help assist with the bills that are mounting and day to day living expenses that are necessary.  The Wiszt Family needs help at this time and appreciates your support.  Rest assured it will be paid forward in the future.  Janille will keep us updated on Aric's progress throughout the remainder of his treatments.  Thank you!