Jason and Laura's Baby Campaign
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THE ASK:
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My name is Daniel Zinn, and I consider myself extremely lucky to be so close with the most incredible person I have ever known: my brother, Jason.
Six years ago, Jason met Laura. We quickly knew that they complemented and completed each other, and on May 10, 2014 they were married. I love them both more than I can describe, and I wish only the best for them.
Due to reasons that stem from the treatment that cured Jason of cancer when he was very young, they are now unable to have children without medical intervention.
They have already spent many thousands of dollars, and have many more thousands left to go. This is money that they simply cannot afford, and therefore I am asking for your help.
This was not an easy thing to do. Jason is, and has always been, my best friend. But he is too proud -- and I think too embarrassed -- to ask for help on his own. So I am here asking for your help.
Even if you are not able to help monetarily, please read the story below and share it with your network. If you can help in any way, it would mean the world.
THE BACKGROUND:
When Jason was six, he woke up one morning in incredible pain. He spent his birthday in the hospital and was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor the size of a cantaloupe, which was found in his chest.
Despite the bleak outlook given by the doctors, Jason fought hard, refused to give up, and defied the odds.
After nearly a year of treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, constant trips to the hospital, MRI’s, bone scans and even experimental bone marrow transfusions as his own donor, Jason lived and was free of cancer.
A year later, my family celebrated the one year anniversary of remission with a trip to Disney World.
Shortly after landing in Orlando, Jason began hallucinating, our trip was cut short, and we returned home to news that a tumor had grown inside Jason’s spine. He was given equally as poor of a prognosis as the first time, maybe even worse.
Another series of chemo, radiation, neurological exams and surgery rendering him paralyzed was in store for the next year, with follow-ups for many years to come.
But Jason fought again. Not only did he beat the odds and survive; he beat the odds -- and he walked.
Those two years were a nightmare. A terrible time in the life of my family and everyone who knew and loved Jason. But we moved on, and the cancer became an unpleasant memory -- but a memory nonetheless -- with very few reminders that it had occurred.
Jason loves life, and he loves making those around him happy. After being told that he would most likely never walk again, Jason went on to become a star on the varsity track team in high school.
In 2005, Jason followed a life-long passion to serve his country, and he entered into the field of law enforcement where he continues to give and help others. He is now a Detective on the police force.
In 2010 Jason met Laura, and in 2014 they were married.
It wasn’t until earlier this year, in January of 2016, when an old fear had a chance to present itself when Jason and Laura realized that their efforts to bring a baby into this world were not working.
Since then, it has been disappointment after disappointment as Jason and Laura learned that the very treatment that saved Jason's life 25 years ago significantly diminished his chances of having a child; and it completely eliminated his chances of having a child without medical intervention.
Thousands of dollars later, with thousands yet to be spent, Jason and Laura continue to fight for something that comes so easily to so many others but requires the help of modern medicine for it to come to them.
Insurance does not help at all. Having children is deemed “elective,” like plastic surgery. As such, they have been stuck paying for this all on their own, as if it was a really expensive nose job.
Through all of this, they haven’t stopped smiling. They haven’t stopped helping others. They haven’t stopped being hopeful. And, unfortunately, they haven’t stopped paying.
The estimated cost is upwards of $30,000. This “luxury” is something that they simply cannot afford on their own.
Please, help me help my brother.
Help me help my Sister-in-Law.
Help me help two wonderful people who have devoted their lives to helping others, and who want nothing more than to pass along their love to the next generation.
A lot of money is a whole lot less when people join together to help. Even a little bit helps.
Lets help!
Watch the video by clicking here (or at the top of the page)
My name is Daniel Zinn, and I consider myself extremely lucky to be so close with the most incredible person I have ever known: my brother, Jason.
Six years ago, Jason met Laura. We quickly knew that they complemented and completed each other, and on May 10, 2014 they were married. I love them both more than I can describe, and I wish only the best for them.
Due to reasons that stem from the treatment that cured Jason of cancer when he was very young, they are now unable to have children without medical intervention.
They have already spent many thousands of dollars, and have many more thousands left to go. This is money that they simply cannot afford, and therefore I am asking for your help.
This was not an easy thing to do. Jason is, and has always been, my best friend. But he is too proud -- and I think too embarrassed -- to ask for help on his own. So I am here asking for your help.
Even if you are not able to help monetarily, please read the story below and share it with your network. If you can help in any way, it would mean the world.
THE BACKGROUND:
When Jason was six, he woke up one morning in incredible pain. He spent his birthday in the hospital and was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor the size of a cantaloupe, which was found in his chest.
Despite the bleak outlook given by the doctors, Jason fought hard, refused to give up, and defied the odds.
After nearly a year of treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, constant trips to the hospital, MRI’s, bone scans and even experimental bone marrow transfusions as his own donor, Jason lived and was free of cancer.
A year later, my family celebrated the one year anniversary of remission with a trip to Disney World.
Shortly after landing in Orlando, Jason began hallucinating, our trip was cut short, and we returned home to news that a tumor had grown inside Jason’s spine. He was given equally as poor of a prognosis as the first time, maybe even worse.
Another series of chemo, radiation, neurological exams and surgery rendering him paralyzed was in store for the next year, with follow-ups for many years to come.
But Jason fought again. Not only did he beat the odds and survive; he beat the odds -- and he walked.
Those two years were a nightmare. A terrible time in the life of my family and everyone who knew and loved Jason. But we moved on, and the cancer became an unpleasant memory -- but a memory nonetheless -- with very few reminders that it had occurred.
Jason loves life, and he loves making those around him happy. After being told that he would most likely never walk again, Jason went on to become a star on the varsity track team in high school.
In 2005, Jason followed a life-long passion to serve his country, and he entered into the field of law enforcement where he continues to give and help others. He is now a Detective on the police force.
In 2010 Jason met Laura, and in 2014 they were married.
It wasn’t until earlier this year, in January of 2016, when an old fear had a chance to present itself when Jason and Laura realized that their efforts to bring a baby into this world were not working.
Since then, it has been disappointment after disappointment as Jason and Laura learned that the very treatment that saved Jason's life 25 years ago significantly diminished his chances of having a child; and it completely eliminated his chances of having a child without medical intervention.
Thousands of dollars later, with thousands yet to be spent, Jason and Laura continue to fight for something that comes so easily to so many others but requires the help of modern medicine for it to come to them.
Insurance does not help at all. Having children is deemed “elective,” like plastic surgery. As such, they have been stuck paying for this all on their own, as if it was a really expensive nose job.
Through all of this, they haven’t stopped smiling. They haven’t stopped helping others. They haven’t stopped being hopeful. And, unfortunately, they haven’t stopped paying.
The estimated cost is upwards of $30,000. This “luxury” is something that they simply cannot afford on their own.
Please, help me help my brother.
Help me help my Sister-in-Law.
Help me help two wonderful people who have devoted their lives to helping others, and who want nothing more than to pass along their love to the next generation.
A lot of money is a whole lot less when people join together to help. Even a little bit helps.
Lets help!
Organizer and beneficiary
Dan Zinn
Organizer
Furnace Woods, NY
Jason Zinn
Beneficiary