$15,801 raised
·173 donations

Bruce and Lynn’s Cleveland Journey
Donation protected
I feel like I have been very quiet on the topic for over a year because I just wasn’t in the mental space to be able to talk about it more than I already needed to, but I feel like it is time to share my thoughts a little.
One year ago my dad was diagnosed with liver cancer. HCC - hepatocellular carcinoma. A liver transplant is the only curative option.
We were seeking treatment options here at U of M but due to his underlying cardiac history he was deemed too high risk for Michigan. We did try injecting him with Y-90 beads to try to keep things at bay last spring but he did not tolerate them well… at all.
Our journey took us to the Cleveland Clinic to seek treatment options. After months of work up and months of on going testing they agreed to transplant him, with my sister in law being his living donor!
My dad is about to go in for the biggest fight of his life and several people have reached out to ask what they can do to help.
My parents will be in Cleveland for many weeks. The Cleveland Clinic has a hotel my parents like to stay at when they are going for their appointments. It is walking distance to where my dad will be inpatient and also has a shuttle which will drop my mom off door to door.
What I would love most is to be able to cover the hotel costs as well as food money. Thankfully the insurance company pays all of his medical stuff but it does not cover any travel expenses.
What they need more than the money is the thoughts, prayers and outpouring of love they show everyone else!
I can update as things happen with him, but never hesitate to reach out and ask.
Thank You!
Tracie
Donations
Organizer and beneficiary
Tracie Hall
Organizer
South Lyon, MI
Lynn Yurkunas
Beneficiary