Mike Akin's Path to Beating Cancer

As many of you know, Mike a/k/a The Hillbilly Vato was diagnosed with tonsil cancer last week.  This is a very rare form of cancer and Mike has found himself, sadly, as a member of a club nobody wants to join.  Mike is one of the most hard-working men I know and never looks to anyone to help him.  He'd rather be the one that helps.  He has a heart of gold and has never met a stranger.  I am proud to call him not only my husband but my best friend.

The recommended treatment plan is for Mike to undergo 35 rounds of radiation and 7 rounds of chemo.  That will be 5 days of radiation and 1 day of chemo per week for a period of 7 weeks.   There are many obstacles that Mike will face over the next several weeks and months following the treatment.  As you may or may not know, Mike is self-employed.  His job is very labor intensive.  There will come a time shortly into treatment that Mike will not be able to carry out his work duties.  While this won't last forever, it will be quite debilitating on his ability to meet the mounting fees associated with his treatment and bills.  While we do have health insurance, there is still a deductible to be met and once met, co-insurance, prescriptions, follow-up appointments, potions, and lotions (for the radiation burns).  Probably much more than we even realize.

Initially, we didn't want to start this page but the reality has set in and in order for Mike to get the treatment he needs, we need your help.  The doctors expect payment at the time service is rendered and his health insurance will not pay until the deductible is met and even after, there will be more expected.  So, it is with a heavy heart that we reach out to you guys for any help you may be able to offer. 

In order to optimize Mike's chances of survival, it is paramount that he begin treatment immediately.  As such, the urgency of our humble request for help...your help is needed as quickly as possible.

Thank you, in advance, from the bottom of our hearts.  If you cannot give, please continue to pray as we know our God can do all things.

The Hillbilly Vato is a strong and faithful fighter and he will beat this!!!

Jeremiah 29:11

11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Mark 11: 22-24

22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly[f] I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.