Hello, my name is Kalena and I am Mike’s daughter. My dad has recently been diagnosed with a very rare illness called GLILD-CVID (Granulomatous-lymphocytic interstitial lung disease (GLILD) in common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)). This illness to maintain and to prevent it from getting worse is treated with chemo, immunoglobulins, and possibly radiation. He is a patient of the Mayo Clinic, who has been working tirelessly to get him this treatment for over 5 months. Mike is no longer able to work due to his ailment and lack of lung capacity. He is on disability which does not cover his treatments and most medical bills. Sadly, his insurance has denied his chemo… twice. This is supposedly due to his disease treatment plan being “experimental”, or meaning it is not FDA approved. Currently, because this is such a rare disease, there is ZERO treatment options, but to keep his immune system from continuing to attack itself he needs this extensive chemo.

My dad has never asked from anything from anyone. He doesn’t know I have created this, but he deserves all the help he can get. He is the best dad, partner, and Pa-Paw to his grandchildren. I love my dad more than anything. Without these treatments, his illness will progress and cause a 50% loss in life expectancy. His lungs will continue to grow masses and lose his lung function

Please, anything helps. This is only part of his medical bill for this round of chemo. This money will go to his expenses that are not covered by his insurance and his flights to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, as well as his stay. We have tried to find help through the Mayo with reimbursements, but none have been able to give any relief. We have also tried an appeal for the chemo, but it could take over 30 days. Waiting for his treatment means waiting longer and increasing his risk of infection and continued illness. This is also a treatment option that he will have to have multiple times if it gives good results.

I appreciate everyone, for their continued prayers, thoughts, and care. I want him to know he isn’t alone in this and there are so many people who love him and want him here for a long time.