Hi, my name is Laura, and I’m the oldest daughter of Mark Niemeir.

Many of you know my dad — the man with the contagious laugh, endless hunting stories, and the biggest heart you’ll ever meet. A man whose faith, strength, and love for his family never waver, no matter the challenges he faces.

A couple years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 Chondrosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that started in his bone and spread to his lungs and tissue. After years of surgeries, treatments, and countless trips to the Mayo Clinic, we recently learned that traditional medicine has reached its limits.

But my dad isn’t ready to give up. He continues to fight every single day with courage and determination — staying true to who he is: strong, stubborn, and full of faith.

As we explore care options outside of standard treatment, our family is now paying entirely out of pocket. The medical costs have become overwhelming — including ongoing therapies, frequent appointments, and medications that now exceed thousands per month. We’ve exhausted our savings and are doing everything we can to keep supporting him in this next phase of care.

Anyone who knows Mark knows how deeply he loves his family, the outdoors, and the people around him. He’s the kind of man who would give the shirt off his back — even if it was his last one.

Now, it’s our turn to help give back to him.

If you’re able to donate, share this page, or simply keep my dad in your prayers, we would be forever grateful. Every bit of support — financial or spiritual — means the world to our family.

Thank you for helping us give my dad the chance to keep fighting and for walking alongside us through this difficult journey.

With love and gratitude,

Laura & the Niemeir Family