Hello, our names are Rusty and Danette. We’ve spent just about our entire lives in complete awe of our friends Brad and Delynn and more than 35 years admiring their bond.

Their lives changed dramatically a couple of years ago when Brad discovered he had “Multiple Myeloma with Al-Amyloidosis.” It’s a sporadic blood cancer.

You may already know about his cancer; however, very few know the extent of what he’s been going through.

After the diagnosis, his left retina detached, then his kidney failed, causing a mild stroke. Delynn had to take special training and started doing nightly kidney dialysis at home. During the surgery to reattach the retina, the anesthesiologist had to stop the procedure as Brad's heart was barely working (this explained why he’d get winded walking 20 steps to the bathroom). This led to him having to have emergency heart surgery. I could continue but imagine all the parts of your body that require blood. Brad's body parts are getting Cancer Blood. Throughout all this, you’d never know anything was wrong by talking to him. He never complains. However, if you’ve seen him, you can see how sick he is.

There’s no cure for this cancer. The doctors are throwing any and everything imaginable at him. He’s a walking dart board, and he’s now going in for Stem-Cell replacement. This treatment is his best hope to survive. This procedure is a long process that will require both Brad and Delynn to stay in a hospital apartment. Delynn will need to stay with Brad 24/7. She’s had to take a “Leave of Absence” from her job, so now there’s no money coming in. They not only have their mortgage payment due every month, but now there will be an apartment to pay for. Delynn has done everything she can to figure this out. She’s applied for financial aid through the hospital, but there’s no guarantee. She’s taking FMLA, but that’ll only cover part of her pay for a couple of months. Losing the house through a medical bankruptcy would be another tragedy I’m praying we can avoid.

If you’ve had the pleasure of knowing Brad and Delynn, then you’ve most definitely been the recipient of their love and generosity. Neither of them has ever hesitated to help a friend needing anything. As well, neither will ask for help. That is why we’ve started this Go-Fund-Me. Brad and Delynn need our help. This is the time we can do something for them. This is our opportunity to repay their kindness.

If you don’t know The Sterling’s, know that by helping them, you’re paying it forward. Brad surviving means he can continue helping others and be an inspiration to all who’ve had the advantage of knowing him.

Any amount you can donate is much appreciated. It all adds up.

Thank you,

Rusty Trudeau & Danette Scott