Stand With Mike in His Battle With MDS
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Help Support Mike Cepis Through His Fight with MDS
Hello everyone, my name is Bridget, and I’m reaching out on behalf of my brother, Mike, who has recently been diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), a rare type of blood/bone marrow cancer. He is just 30 years old, married to his loving wife, Liz, and is the proud father of two beautiful children—Jameson, who is 3 years old, and Mila, who will turn 2 in June.
This past fall, our family’s world was turned upside down when Mike received his diagnosis. Since then, he’s been undergoing various treatments and doctors’ appointments to prepare for the next step: a stem cell transplant, which is scheduled for March. This transplant is his best chance for recovery, but it comes with a long road of challenges ahead.
We are asking for your help during this incredibly difficult time. Medical bills are already piling up, and with the added stress of frequent hospital visits, time away from work, an abundance of cleaning supplies, 10+ monthly prescriptions, and the financial strain of supporting a family of four, it will become even harder for Mike and Liz to keep their household afloat financially. I know they would have a difficult time asking for financial assistance, so I would like to rally around them, and I truly can’t think of someone more deserving than my big brother.
The funds raised here will go directly toward helping with:
- Gas money for the many trips to and from the hospital each day.
- Medical expenses related to the stem cell transplant and ongoing treatments.
- Household bills to support Mike and Liz and their two young children during his recovery period.
- Daily living expenses so that the family can focus on healing and spending quality time together, rather than stressing about finances.
- Any deep cleaning services, air purifiers, cleaning supplies, etc. that will be necessary to keep Mike safe when he is able to return home.
Every donation, no matter the amount, will make a significant difference in their lives as they navigate this challenging journey. If you’re unable to contribute financially, please consider sharing this page with your network to help spread the word.
We have been overwhelmed by the amount of support offered to us during this time and could not imagine a better, more caring community to be surrounded with. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers!
Thank you so much for your love, support, and generosity. Your kindness means the world to us during this time.
You can follow along Mike's journey on "Cepis Strong: Strength in Stem Cells" Facebook page.
With gratitude,
Bridget Cepis
Organizer
Bridget Cepis
Organizer
Lakewood, OH