Let's Help Fred's Fight!

We are Fred's daughters Stacey and Kippin and have decided to start this page to raise some funds to help pay for his medical costs, travel expenses for treatments and appointments, or any other day-to-day expenses that may come up. Think of it as a spaghetti feed fundraiser without the spaghetti!


The following was written by our Dad’s girlfriend Katrina, this afternoon after their meeting with his doctor.

“Our greatest fear has become a reality. Fred has been diagnosed with cancer, "b-cell" lymphoma. We meet with the oncologist next week. The doctor explained that Fred will need a port inserted, most likely in his arm to begin the treatments. After that, one will be placed in his chest area. We are now waiting for the two doctors to converse, as to which oncologist they would recommend Fred go to and will contact us after that time to confirm the appointment. In most likelihood, his first course of treatment would be done the same day as his first appointment. Of course, we are anxious for his treatments to begin, as we have been told that he will start to feel the immediate effects of the chemo and will feel much better.”

We cannot express enough, our deepest gratitude to all of the friends and family for their continued support. We would appreciate any way that you are able to help and be sure to leave notes of encouragement Papa Fred.