It's time for us to be the voice for one of our dearest friends. As we all know, just over a year ago, Rick was diagnosed with stage 4 advanced metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma. In a nut shell, stage 4 kidney cancer. The cancer spread to his lungs, brain, and his bones. He has recently been instructed by his doctors to take what time he has left to live life. Throughout this process, his wife Lisa has been a rock. She has been by Rick's side every step of the way making sure everything is in order. Unfortunately, that has come with a price. She has since had to cut back time at work and move to a part time role. As of last week, her insurance benefits have lapsed. Rick does still have insurance for the time being.

In life, we are left with decisions. Her decision, although it is a hard one to go through, is an easy one to make. She wants to spend as much time with Rick as possible. She is a wonderful nurse and an even more loving wife. She has enough on her plate that she doesn't need the stress of finances. Her job now is to be at home. Rick loves Lisa more than anything. He has always made sure she is taken care of and has what she needs and wants. With Rick no longer able to provide this security for her, it is our time to step in and do whatever we can to help give them a little peace of mind during these trying times.

Their daughter Ashley contacted me and asked if I had any suggestions on how we can help. Although this might not be the best way to help, this is what we came up with. Rick and Lisa have never and would never ask for a thing. To be honest, this is probably the last thing they would want. They do not want to feel like a burden and to be honest, I very well may get a talking to for this!

To know Rick and Lisa is to love them. Rick's booming voice has faded. Let's now be that voice. Anything and everything is appreciated more than can ever be expressed.

Thank you for your consideration.

Ashley Woodruff

Chad Clevenger