Thank you so much for taking the time to read our story. On August 25, 2014 our brother in law Rob Wilson was diagnosed with glioblastoma multi-forme (GBM), a grade 4 primary brain tumor which is very aggressive with a high reccurance rate. Standard treatment is 6 weeks of radiation along with oral chemotherapy (Temodar), followed by aggressively high doses of Temodar for 6 months- which Rob is currently under going. At this point Rob's MRI's are clear & he is tolerating the chemo well, the only side effects are fatigue following his 5 day cycle.
Angie is in contact with other GBM patients. They tell her to be prepared emotionally, medically, financially, do your research & know your options before a decision needs to be made. Reccurance is treated by 2nd tier drugs and clinical trials. This is the battle ahead & the odds are against us. Doctors have advised Rob to fight hard, stay positive and get to work on his bucket list.
Rob had dreamed of traveling to Europe one day, but the reality is that he and Angie are working & raising 2 girls, supporting them in theater, attending church &family events - all while fighting cancer. At this time Rob feels he cannot use the time, energy & resources necessary to travel to Europe. Instead, he would love to see one of his girls' dreams come true & travel with them to NYC in May to see a Broadway play. They hope to also visit Washington DC & friends in Hershey, PA.
Many of you have asked during the last 7 months "How can we help? What can we do? Do they need financial help?" We know it will take a financial toll, insurance will push back at some point. Rob will continue Temodar chemotherapy & have MRI's every 3 months, he will continue supporting medications - this is Rob & Angie's "new normal"- for as long as God wills & Rob lives. Their ability to cover medical costs, still save for college, etc. will be limited if not impossible. Funds raised here would be used for their planned NYC trip but more importantly to help secure them for what lies ahead.
As family, we want to lighten their load, concentrate on fighting this cancer & live their lives. PLEASE understand this is simply a vehicle to help if you have been led to.  We have no expectations of you. What we covet most is your continued love & prayers. We know that you have others to help, your own families & finances to tend to. PLEASE PRAY for healing most of all, for peace, continued energy & faith. Words cannot express how much we appreciate the love & support Rob, Angie, Morgan & Sophia have felt. We have seen in you that all the "faith that moves mountians" & we are so very humbled & grateful- most of all to God who saves through Jesus Christ! That is where our & Rob & Angie's hope lies!