Support Josh Bair's Cancer Battle #FightlikeaBair

To know Josh is to love Josh.

Josh has worked hard his whole life. He is the kind of person who willingly drops everything to help others in need. He is the favorite uncle, best friend, faithful companion and constant comedian. He is a brilliant problem solver and a get things done kind of guy. His selflessness has blessed the lives of everyone around him. Now is our chance to give back and show Josh, Jaclyn and their three precious girls love and support as they embark on this unimaginable trial and as he fights for his life.

On Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2021, Josh was experiencing a low-grade fever, abdominal pain, trouble breathing and pain in his shoulder. He was seen at a clinic in Idaho Falls and an ultrasound was ordered to be done the next day. Josh and Jaclyn thought he was having gallbladder problems and that it would lead to a simple inconvenient gallbladder surgery at worst. When the ultrasound was completed, they were told a softball sized mass was found and was concerning for lymphoma. The next day a CT scan revealed an irregular cantaloupe sized tumor and multiple masses in his abdomen. What they thought was going to be a common treatable problem began to take shape as something much more serious. Josh subsequently met with an oncologist in Idaho Falls and a biopsy of the mass was performed almost immediately. The results of the biopsy were even more unexpected and Josh was informed that he has a potentially devastating, extremely rare cancer (Metastatic Desmoplastic Malignant Blue Small Round Tumor) that predominantly affects younger men and has only been identified in around 200 people since it was discovered in the 1980’s.

The cancer cannot be treated in Idaho and he was sent directly to Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City where he met with his cancer care team. He will be treated with one of the most intense chemo regimens out there and will start treatment right away. His battle is uphill and our hearts are aching deeply because of this news. We love our dear brother. He is the best father and husband. He and his family are going to need all the prayers, love, care and support we can offer. We are creating this page in the hopes that we can lighten some of their burden as they traverse through this life-altering trial. Please consider helping us reach our goal of providing some financial support to this sweet family so Josh can focus his fight on his difficult cancer battle. #FightlikeaBair