On November 26, our dear friend Joe Petrauskus was admitted to the hospital. Joe (Joey) has been an avid bowler since high school, participating in may leagues and tournaments over the years. He enjoys cooking, BBQing, fishing, paintball, poker and most of all spending time with his family and friends.

He was initially diagnosed with a large brain tumor. They did a CT scan and met with a neurosurgeon. The brain tumor is 5cm by 3cm. The CT scan showed multiple other lesions on his lungs, lymph glands, and in his pelvis.

The diagnosis as of December 1st is that Joe has stage IV adenocarcinoma colon cancer. He has tumors in his colon, pelvis, on his spine, in the lymph glands of his back, chest and neck, in his lungs and then the tumor in his brain.

The current plan is to have a craniotomy on Monday the 3rd to remove the brain tumor and then radiation followed by chemotherapy.

With young children and a household to take care of, Joe, Christa, Alex, & Braxton will need all the support we can give to them. If you are at all able to help with the mounting financials it would be very much appreciated. Thank you immensely for your prayers and support.

*Once Joe is back home we will start to arrange a meal train*