Support Steve Nelson's Lymphoma Cancer Battle

As some of you are aware, my uncle, Steve Nelson, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma. He has been in the fight of his life since the cancer was diagnosed this past July.

After going through chemo every 3 weeks for months, his recent pet scan showed that the cancer had started rejecting the chemo, and the main tumor has grown significantly. He is faced with having to undergo a Stem Cell Transplant which has been grueling in itself to try and prepare for with intense chemo treatments for 4 straight days in the hospital to lower his white cell blood count and put the cancer in remission long enough to do the transplant. He is going to be admitted again this week for a second round of chemo for 4 days. The chemo has now caused complications with his heart so he will be having a procedure next week to counteract that issue before the stem cell transplant in March.

Steve continues to persevere through his treatments with a strong will to fight this battle with whatever it takes to live. He is my favorite Uncle and is very close to my mom as they are less than 1 year apart and grew up being each other's protector. He has spent many years as a single Dad and has raised an awesome son who is currently serving his country. Seeing him go through so much pain truly breaks my heart.

Should you feel inclined, please consider donating to help my uncle with mounting medical bills and the cost of the round the clock care that he will need as he recovers from the stem cell transplant. Any help would be greatly appreciated as he has the worry of the financial burden on top of what he is going through medically.

Also, we would appreciate it if you would please keep my uncle, his son, and my mom in your thoughts and prayers as the next few months is not going to be easy. Thank you so much.

Savanna Daugherty