Scot dedicated his life to making our community safer by helping rid the Fox River of toxic chemicals. As an employee of Tetra Tech, he worked on the largest PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls) cleanup effort in history, transferring contaminated sediment from the river. Like many of his coworkers, Scot trusted that he was safe on the job—wearing only denim coveralls and a hard hat, with gloves as an afterthought and no masks provided.
In November 2013, Scot was asked to repair a floor sweeper near a pool of dirty water. His uniform was soaked as he worked for nearly an hour. Two months later, a strange rash appeared on his left calf—a sign of chloracne, a condition linked to PCB exposure. In 2015, Scot was diagnosed with Stage III melanoma, an aggressive cancer with a high risk of recurrence. That year, he endured seven surgeries in five months. His cancer returned in 2017, and he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Doctors declared him permanently disabled, and his income dropped significantly, coming solely from Social Security Disability Insurance.
Despite reports and investigations revealing that Tetra Tech's safety practices fell short of federal standards, Scot and dozens of other workers were left facing an elevated risk of cancer. In October 2023, Scot was diagnosed with lymphoma for the second time. Now 66, he is fighting cancer for the fourth time. Even daily tasks are a struggle—he can only manage about 15 minutes of activity at a time, and most of his income goes toward food, medical care, and supporting his disabled son who lives with him.
Your donation will help Scot cover medical bills, basic living expenses, and care for his son. With your support, Scot can focus on his health and spend precious time with his family without the constant stress of financial hardship. Thank you for standing with Scot and helping a true community hero in his time of need.
In November 2013, Scot was asked to repair a floor sweeper near a pool of dirty water. His uniform was soaked as he worked for nearly an hour. Two months later, a strange rash appeared on his left calf—a sign of chloracne, a condition linked to PCB exposure. In 2015, Scot was diagnosed with Stage III melanoma, an aggressive cancer with a high risk of recurrence. That year, he endured seven surgeries in five months. His cancer returned in 2017, and he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Doctors declared him permanently disabled, and his income dropped significantly, coming solely from Social Security Disability Insurance.
Despite reports and investigations revealing that Tetra Tech's safety practices fell short of federal standards, Scot and dozens of other workers were left facing an elevated risk of cancer. In October 2023, Scot was diagnosed with lymphoma for the second time. Now 66, he is fighting cancer for the fourth time. Even daily tasks are a struggle—he can only manage about 15 minutes of activity at a time, and most of his income goes toward food, medical care, and supporting his disabled son who lives with him.
Your donation will help Scot cover medical bills, basic living expenses, and care for his son. With your support, Scot can focus on his health and spend precious time with his family without the constant stress of financial hardship. Thank you for standing with Scot and helping a true community hero in his time of need.
