Rich Uckert Family Fund
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“For it is in giving that we receive.” – St. Francis of Assisi
The Rich Uckert Family Fund has been created after Rich, husband to Jessica and father to Grady, McKenna and Beau, was diagnosed with Mediastinal B-cell Lymphoma in September of 2018. The funds raised from this campaign will help support Rich’s family and help cover his medical expenses.
Rich is a Project Manager at Banner Associates working out of the Sioux Falls and Vermillion offices. They are originally from Clear Lake, SD but moved to Sioux Falls in 2012 so their oldest son Grady could receive additional medical care.
Due to Rich’s intense treatment cycles, it is unclear how much he may be able to work. With Jess caring for their three children at home, this fund will help ease the financial burden these treatments bring. Any donation would be so greatly appreciated, no matter the amount.
If you are a family member, friend, co-worker or even an acquaintance of Rich, you already know what an amazing man he is. Rich is a dedicated and hard-working husband and father. Through life’s struggles he continues to be positive and care about those around him, especially his wife Jess. Their marriage is a living testimony to a true partnership’s strength even in hardship. Unfortunately, medical hardships are no stranger to this family. Their oldest son Grady spent 31 months in NICU’s in Sioux Falls and Columbus, Ohio due to complications during the pregnancy.
Rich’s Story:
Rich had been experiencing pain in his chest, arm and jaw and ended up being admitted to the hospital for a few days after a visit to the ER. Doctors found a large mass in the center of his chest that was causing the pain. After a biopsy and three week wait, his team at Sanford and Mayo determined it was indeed B-Cell Lymphoma.
A tumor board (oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists) met to determine their course of action which started with chemotherapy on September 20th. Rich will be having 4 days on continuous chemo (with additional treatments making the stay a minimum of 5 days) with a 2-week break for the body to recuperate. This schedule will continue for 6 full cycles. Continuous chemo is the best way to kill this type of lymphoma, but as is the case with so many types of cancer, there are no guarantees.
After these first few Chemo rounds, Rich will be checked with a PET CT scan to allow his team to get a better understanding of how well the chemotherapy is working. After that point there are several other treatments that could be in Rich’s future.
On behalf of Rich and Jess, I’d like you all to know how much they appreciate the outpouring of love, prayers and support shown to them these past few weeks and undoubtedly, in the months to come.
The Rich Uckert Family Fund has been created after Rich, husband to Jessica and father to Grady, McKenna and Beau, was diagnosed with Mediastinal B-cell Lymphoma in September of 2018. The funds raised from this campaign will help support Rich’s family and help cover his medical expenses.
Rich is a Project Manager at Banner Associates working out of the Sioux Falls and Vermillion offices. They are originally from Clear Lake, SD but moved to Sioux Falls in 2012 so their oldest son Grady could receive additional medical care.
Due to Rich’s intense treatment cycles, it is unclear how much he may be able to work. With Jess caring for their three children at home, this fund will help ease the financial burden these treatments bring. Any donation would be so greatly appreciated, no matter the amount.
If you are a family member, friend, co-worker or even an acquaintance of Rich, you already know what an amazing man he is. Rich is a dedicated and hard-working husband and father. Through life’s struggles he continues to be positive and care about those around him, especially his wife Jess. Their marriage is a living testimony to a true partnership’s strength even in hardship. Unfortunately, medical hardships are no stranger to this family. Their oldest son Grady spent 31 months in NICU’s in Sioux Falls and Columbus, Ohio due to complications during the pregnancy.
Rich’s Story:
Rich had been experiencing pain in his chest, arm and jaw and ended up being admitted to the hospital for a few days after a visit to the ER. Doctors found a large mass in the center of his chest that was causing the pain. After a biopsy and three week wait, his team at Sanford and Mayo determined it was indeed B-Cell Lymphoma.
A tumor board (oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists) met to determine their course of action which started with chemotherapy on September 20th. Rich will be having 4 days on continuous chemo (with additional treatments making the stay a minimum of 5 days) with a 2-week break for the body to recuperate. This schedule will continue for 6 full cycles. Continuous chemo is the best way to kill this type of lymphoma, but as is the case with so many types of cancer, there are no guarantees.
After these first few Chemo rounds, Rich will be checked with a PET CT scan to allow his team to get a better understanding of how well the chemotherapy is working. After that point there are several other treatments that could be in Rich’s future.
On behalf of Rich and Jess, I’d like you all to know how much they appreciate the outpouring of love, prayers and support shown to them these past few weeks and undoubtedly, in the months to come.
Organizer and beneficiary
Mary Johnson
Organizer
Sioux Falls, SD
Rich Uckert
Beneficiary