Final Update:

Mark passed away in the early morning hours of Aug 27th. He fought so hard to the very end. Continued funds will be put towards incoming medical bills we still have not received and support for our 4 children. 

Thank you to everyone.

Update:

Unfortunately, Marks cancer is just too invasive and aggressive. He has now entered hospice care and is living out what time is left comfortable at home and pain free. 

In July 2023, after an emergency surgery to remove his appendix, Mark was diagnosed with Stage IV Signet Ring Cell Mucinous Adenocarcinoma. Appendix cancer is EXTREMELY rare and often diagnosed at an advanced stage, which makes treatment more complex and emotionally taxing. Since Mark’s diagnosis, his life has changed dramatically; and so has his family’s.

Never one to back down from a fight, Mark has battled every day since his diagnosis. Chemotherapy treatments, additional surgeries, and still MORE chemotherapy, he has fought hard through it all while still thinking only of his family. His wife, Jessica, and their four children, aged 18 (just finished his freshman year of college), 17 (just finished his junior year of high school), and 7-year-old twin girls, have all been affected by this as well.

Despite the pain, the treatments, the surgeries, and the overwhelming challenges, he continues to show incredible strength and courage – for his wife and kids. But the reality is that this battle has taken a serious toll, not just physically and emotionally, but financially. For years Mark did what he loved, working within the communities where he lived, with nonprofit organizations, with schools and sports teams, doing what he loved. Capturing those special and important moments with his camera. But in order to focus on his health, Mark was forced to sell his beloved photography business.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

• Every donation – no matter the amount – goes toward:

• Medical expenses and specialized treatment

• Travel and lodging for treatment

• Lost income during this difficult time

• Mental health and emotional support resources for the entire family

Every dollar, every share, and every prayer matters. Your kindness can help ease the burden on his family and give his wife and children the stability and support they need now.

Time with family is the most precious thing – and your help will make more of that possible.

Please consider donating or sharing this campaign with your network. Your generosity and kindness mean the world and bring hope to Mark and his family during this incredibly hard journey.

From the bottom of our hearts – THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!