<div>Please help this family suffering the severe financial impact of life-threatening illness. Both Leah and Dan are unable to work while he's fighting for his life, in intensive care. All help is appreciated, no matter how small.  My name is Greg Sherman, and I have been childhood friends with Dan Boken for over 30 years. Dan has always been loyal to his friends and family; although his profession as a pilot has distanced him from many of his loved ones geographically, he has always held strong in his relationships and picks up where he last left off. Dan and his beautiful wife Leah relocated to Manotick, ON (just outside of Ottawa) a little over 10 years ago and have since had two young boys, Blake (6) and Brady (3). The boys, spitting images of Dan, are Dan's pride and joy and keep them both very busy. As a pilot for Canadian North, Dan is often away from home for extended days while Leah maintains the hustle and bustle of the young family life. Many of us can relate to how challenging it is as parents. Unfortunately, Dan &amp; Leah have minimal support because most of their friends and family live hours away.  Adding to the challenges, Dan's health has been compromised over the years by Crohn's Disease.  He has had many instances where the disease has forced him away from professional &amp; personal events.  Dan is a fighter, and has tried everything out there to fight the disease.  Most recently, Dan has had significant health problems through most of 2022, which progressively worsened in May.  Dan was admitted to Ottawa General Hospital on May 31 and diagnosed with various Auto-Immune issues.  The Doctors are trying to figure out how to address the issues but havent been successful to date.  Dan currently has 2 blood infections and an inflammatory response in his blood which is attacking his internal organs.  Through this, Dan was also tasked with fighting Covid which had him isolated from his family; only able to speak to Leah and the boys over the phone.  Dan's breathing has been challenged and he was forced onto a ventilator on June  18.  Dan is now able to have Leah visit in person.  Dan's brother Nick has been staying at their home helping with the boys, while Leah takes daily, 40 minute trips to/from the Hospital.  Dan has been off work more than he has been on this year, and although the Doctors are optimistic he will win the fight, the anticipation is that he will remain in the hospital for a long time yet.  The family is Leah's primary focus and she is unable to work with Dan in the hospital.  Unfortunately, the bills don't stop and the daily fuel/parking costs add to this financial burden.  Please help when/where you can; any amount, large or small, helps to provide Dan &amp; Leah with the means to care for their family.

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Anonymous

cory brown

Boken Family- Please see update & Help

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