Support Leo Lanning Jr's Cancer Battle

Opening an account on this platform was not an easy decision but a necessary one given the situation. My uncle, Leo Lanning Jr, 47 years old and a 1995 graduate of Central Montcalm High School, was very recently diagnosed with rectal cancer that has metastasized to his liver. He has been more like a brother to me my entire life as there’s only a 6.5 year age difference between us. This diagnosis has hit very hard and very sudden. Just last fall he was in the woods doing what he’s always loved-hunting.

After high school he went on to become a chiropractor and has spent more than half his life working his tail off to help others relieve their pain and ailments. Never did he (or any of us) think he’d be one needing medical help at 47 years old. He’s always been the most health conscious one of our entire family. Being self employed, he has no health coverage and doesn’t qualify for any assistance. He also has no short or long term disability coverage to help with lost wages or medical bills. We’ve been doing everything we can to help him sell basically everything he owns, to come up with money for treatment.

Unfortunately, the medical bills are already piling up with a ton more to come. He is planning a trip to a cancer center in Mexico next week as it’s a lot cheaper and they can get him in much quicker to get treatment started. Sadly, he was getting nowhere with doctors in the US due to no health coverage.

With all of this being said, we are not a family that has ever asked for handouts but we are desperate to get him the treatment he needs without the added stress of all the medical bills that will be coming. If you feel inclined to donate to help, it would be so appreciated by all of us. If you are not able, sharing the link and/or your thoughts and prayers would also be greatly appreciated!