Andy Aasen has been my best friend for over 25 years, and anyone who knows him can tell you how much he’s given to others. From his days as a teenage camp counselor, playing guitar around the campfire and making kids feel welcome, to helping friends with home projects and car repairs, Andy has always put others before himself. His kindness, generosity, and willingness to lend a hand have touched so many lives, including mine.

Just two weeks ago, Andy received the devastating news that he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He begins chemotherapy on December 2nd, and on December 9th, he and his family will travel to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to explore additional treatment options. The road ahead is uncertain and challenging, and Andy and his family are facing significant financial burdens. With Andy unable to work for the foreseeable future and his partner Becky taking time off to support him, they need help covering living expenses, medical costs, and travel expenses.

We would like to personally thank each and every one of you for donating to Andy's cause. Andy is one of the strongest people I know, but right now, he needs to focus all his strength on treatment and recovery. The “helper” in our lives now needs our help. Together, we can relieve the immense financial concerns that come with treating this condition and allow Andy and his family to focus on what matters most—his health and healing. Let’s do this. For Andy!