
Stand with Matt in His Fight Against Lymphoma
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After months of doctor appointments, testing, and uncertainty, Matt Podesla was diagnosed with a small B-cell lymphoma that first presented as a tumor at the base of his skull. Additional testing has shown that the lymphoma has spread to multiple areas of his body. Doctors have recommended approximately seven months of chemotherapy.
As many of you know, Matt is a musician whose career depends on traveling and performing. Treatment will significantly impact his ability to work, as chemotherapy is expected to cause profound fatigue and weaken his immune system, making travel and performing much more difficult throughout his treatment.
In addition to the emotional and physical challenges of this diagnosis, Matt is facing significant financial uncertainty. Because he is self-employed, he does not have employer-sponsored health insurance. He has already undergone extensive testing, imaging, biopsies, surgery, and hospital visits, and there are ongoing concerns about insurance coverage and the substantial medical expenses that come with cancer treatment. The financial burden continues to grow at a time when his ability to earn an income will be greatly reduced.
If you know Matt, you know his heart. He is incredibly kind, generous, and always willing to show up for others. Now, we’re asking for help so he can focus on what matters most: healing. If you feel led to support Matt financially, every donation, no matter the amount, will help ease the burden of medical expenses, treatment, travel for care, and everyday living costs while he is unable to work.
If you’re unable to give, we would be deeply grateful if you would share this fundraiser and continue praying for Matt and our family. We believe God is with Matt every step of this journey, and we continue to pray expectantly for complete healing.
Thank you for your generosity, your encouragement, and your prayers. They mean more than words can express.
Organizer and beneficiary
Matt Podesla
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