As many of you are aware, the holidays brought devastating news to our family. My brother, Michael Uhl was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Michael was experiencing unimaginable pain in his right thigh/back and a visit to his physical therapist led to a trip to the ER, where they discovered a very large 6cm tumor sitting on his kidney. From Vail he was taken by ambulance to the Denver hospital to be treated by the best doctors. The cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, one lung, and a lesion on a bone. His severely swollen leg carried 12 extra lbs of fluid from the tumor blocking the lymph nodes, not allowing the leg to rid itself of the excess fluid. 

Soon after receiving this heartbreaking news, Michael started an aggressive chemotherapy treatment, 3 drugs for 5 straight days, which requires him to stay in the hospital because he was born with only 1 kidney. His kidney has to be continuously monitored to make sure the chemo doesn't damage it. As a result, Michael and his girlfriend Leslie will not be able to return to their jobs in Vail and will remain in the Denver area to be near the hospital. Michael begins his second week long chemo treatment today and has only been out of the hospital for 2 days since December 7th, after suffering many complications following the first round of chemo.

Many have asked how they could help, so I've created this page in hopes of raising money for him to offset any costs he faces in the long and difficult road ahead. Every little bit helps tremendously. Michael can beat this, but he needs your help. All donations will help mitigate treatment costs and help him navigate the road to recovery, while serving as an enduring reminder that people near and far are thinking of him.

We appreciate all your loving prayers, kind blessings and unyielding support. Please help us spread the word by sharing this link. God bless!

With Love,
Ashley Uhl & Family

Michael with his girlfriend Leslie

Michael loves all things outdoors - mountain biking, skiing, hiking, camping.