We need help. Our beloved TT was admitted to the The Christ Hospital on 8/30/2025 after suffering from what we thought was a bad pneumonia. He was found to have a very rare form of Stage IV cancer, called sarcomatoid renal cancer that has metastasized to both of his lungs. The original tumor is very large and is not considered surgically removable at this time. TT has undergone multiple surgeries due to the blood, fluid and scarring in his lungs. Unfortunately, he continues to require frequent blood transfusions and IV fluids and remains incredibly weak. He has been in the hospital for almost 3 weeks and we do not know when he will be able to be safely discharged. The medications that he needs for this cancer are very expensive and insurance will not cover the cost if he is in the hospital. We need to get these 2 immunotherapy medications, since it is the only treatment shown to be successful with this very aggressive type of cancer.

TT is the film critic for Fox19 and the artistic director of the OTR international film festival.

And we also all know TT as the loving husband, amazing step-dad, incredible friend and devoted son. Anything you can give will help us get the medical treatment that TT desperately needs.