Lawrence's Battle Against Leukemia
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This fundraiser is for my Dad Lawrence Harasym. Lawrence is a loving father and grandpa. He is the most kind hearted man you could know and is an amazing role model for his 3 grandchildren. He is a shining example of passion, hope, love, and compassion which are all qualities I only hope my children can learn from him.
Who is Lawrence?
Lawrence has dedicated his life to advocating for the underdog and has worked hard to provide and fight for the animals and children that are unwanted or in need. Lawrence is the proud owner of Saskatoon's horse rescue, Paradise Stable Horse Rescue. He has worked for over 15 years to provide homes to broken horses and/or horses destined for slaughter. With the goal of saving one horse at a time, Lawrence has invested countless hours and substantial amounts of money to saving not only horses but also the many other animals at the rescue. Many dogs, cats, donkeys, goats, etc owe their life to the kind hearts of Lawrence and his wife. With the goal of re-homing these animals, Lawrence opens his heart and pocketbook. 
In addition to animals, Lawrence has a soft spot for children. Over the years, he has opened his home to many foster children. Lawrence would give the shirt off his back to help others and show them that there is love and hope in this world. 
Diagnosis:
At the end of January 2018, Lawrence was shockingly diagnosed with byphenotypic leukemia which is a rare and high risk leukemia. It is a mix of the common types of AML and ALL leukemia which makes it harder to treat. He came into the hospital simply because he had a shortness of breath and 2 days later was diagnosed with this rare and life shattering disease. Lawrence's hemoglobin levels were 40 g/L when a normal person's are 138-172 g/L. The doctors didn't know how he was functioning and how he was able to walk into the hospital.
Lawrence is tough and, in the days leading up to this, was doing chores at the rescue and working hard. Lawrence is a fighter and, once in remission, it is guaranteed he will need a stem cell transplant. We are hopeful that a donor can be found. Like his old and feeble horses at the rescue, Lawrence is determined to win this battle and is not giving up on life and his future. 
How can you help?
This all has unfortunately put a signigicant financial strain on the Horse Rescue and Lawrence's wife. The medical treatment is vital for him to survive, but the expenses are stacking up. Lawrence will have to essentially take a year off from life, unable to work during this period and his wife has also been off work to help support him at the hospital in this time of need and comfort. These funds will help us pay for the transportation, caretaking and general living expenses during the course of this process so that we can focus on his full recovery. These funds will also help provide for the rescue and the horses to cover their expenses.
Your financial support will alleviate the stress of what is happening at home and at the rescue and, while in the hospital, allow him to focus on his fight and his recovery. There is still a long journey ahead of us. No donation is too small.
Thank you to everyone from the bottom of my heart for all of your support! 
Who is Lawrence?
Lawrence has dedicated his life to advocating for the underdog and has worked hard to provide and fight for the animals and children that are unwanted or in need. Lawrence is the proud owner of Saskatoon's horse rescue, Paradise Stable Horse Rescue. He has worked for over 15 years to provide homes to broken horses and/or horses destined for slaughter. With the goal of saving one horse at a time, Lawrence has invested countless hours and substantial amounts of money to saving not only horses but also the many other animals at the rescue. Many dogs, cats, donkeys, goats, etc owe their life to the kind hearts of Lawrence and his wife. With the goal of re-homing these animals, Lawrence opens his heart and pocketbook. 
In addition to animals, Lawrence has a soft spot for children. Over the years, he has opened his home to many foster children. Lawrence would give the shirt off his back to help others and show them that there is love and hope in this world. 
Diagnosis:
At the end of January 2018, Lawrence was shockingly diagnosed with byphenotypic leukemia which is a rare and high risk leukemia. It is a mix of the common types of AML and ALL leukemia which makes it harder to treat. He came into the hospital simply because he had a shortness of breath and 2 days later was diagnosed with this rare and life shattering disease. Lawrence's hemoglobin levels were 40 g/L when a normal person's are 138-172 g/L. The doctors didn't know how he was functioning and how he was able to walk into the hospital.
Lawrence is tough and, in the days leading up to this, was doing chores at the rescue and working hard. Lawrence is a fighter and, once in remission, it is guaranteed he will need a stem cell transplant. We are hopeful that a donor can be found. Like his old and feeble horses at the rescue, Lawrence is determined to win this battle and is not giving up on life and his future. 
How can you help?
This all has unfortunately put a signigicant financial strain on the Horse Rescue and Lawrence's wife. The medical treatment is vital for him to survive, but the expenses are stacking up. Lawrence will have to essentially take a year off from life, unable to work during this period and his wife has also been off work to help support him at the hospital in this time of need and comfort. These funds will help us pay for the transportation, caretaking and general living expenses during the course of this process so that we can focus on his full recovery. These funds will also help provide for the rescue and the horses to cover their expenses.
Your financial support will alleviate the stress of what is happening at home and at the rescue and, while in the hospital, allow him to focus on his fight and his recovery. There is still a long journey ahead of us. No donation is too small.
Thank you to everyone from the bottom of my heart for all of your support! 
Organiser and beneficiary
Michelle Garrecht
Organiser
Saskatoon, SK
Bunnie Harasym
Beneficiary
