Support the Stelter's through Mike's treatment

Hi, my name is Danielle Ribich, and I created this page to help raise money for my sister, Lea, and her family as Mike was recently diagnosed with cancer. This family has been through so much after losing Ben and now with Mike being diagnosed with cancer not even a year later. They have never asked for anything or set up a GoFundMe while Ben battled but they need your help now.

After months of back pain an MRI revealed a tumour on Mike’s spine. A biopsy was done and after weeks of testing they still don’t know the exact type of tumor it is but said it’s rare and requires Proton Therapy for treatment. Canada is the only major Country in the world that doesn’t have this treatment available. Mike and Lea are going to have to travel to Pennsylvania for a consultation and testing, and then 7 weeks of treatment. So far, they’ve been told that only Mike’s flight to Pennsylvania and the treatment itself will be covered by Alberta Health. There still may be added expenses for testing, scans, and medication while in the United States.

For 7 weeks they will essentially be paying for 2 households while neither of them will be able to work. There will be a lot of expenses while they are away such as accommodations, flights, transportation, parking, meals, and medication along with their regular expenses at home. We are hoping that there aren’t any surprise costs with the treatment while they’re down there.

They are just waiting on dates right now, but they will likely be making their first trip for tests and the consultation within the next week.

Please help this family to take the stress of finances away so they can just focus on getting Mike better and getting back to normal life.

Even if you’re not able to donate, please share this Go Fund Me to help Mike and Lea.

Thank you so much for the support.