My brother in law Thomas Datema was recently diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Tom is a firefighter and EMT for Grandville Fire Department. Tom and Sheri are currently in Houston at MD Anderson Cancer Center working with the brilliant staff to come up with a plan to beat his cancer. Tom is a heroic firefighter and EMT for Grandville Fire Department. He has risked his life thousands of times and saved so many lives unselfishly. He is a devout Christian and the true definition of a hero. 

Some of Toms treatment could involve experimental treatments that insurance may not cover. Due to the rarity of this disease Tom treatment will all need to be done in Houston. MD Anderson is a pioneer hospital with Tom’s disease thus having to stay in Houston. Tom will be in Houston for up to 8 weeks to have several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. Tom is hoping to be close enough to the hospital to walk for treatments lessening any exposure riding public transportation while on chemo. After treatment Tom will need to return about every 3 months for rechecks for up to 2 years. All this means travel and living expenses away from home with some additional medical costs. Anything you can give would be greatly appreciated 

Thank you