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Help Jon get to John Hopkins

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My name is Kaylee and I am hosting this fundraiser on behalf of my friend, Jon Marek. Jon was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer-- Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma in 2017. Between 2017 and 2019 Jon underwent two liver resection surgeries followed by a lung wedge resection with the hopes of effectively removing the cancer from his healthy tissue. After multiple failed surgeries, Jon started chemo in 2020 and his liver was unable to cope with the toxic drugs. Fast forward to 2024-- Jon is now living with Stage 4 cancer as the cancer has metastasized to his lymph nodes and lungs. We have exhausted all options as resections are no longer possible due to scar tissue build up.

Jon has qualified for a trial at Johns Hopkins in Maryland that is tailored to his specific type of cancer. This trial will be a year long and will require Jon and his wife, Felicia to be in Baltimore for 18 different treatments over the next 12 months. This trial has seen success with other individuals who have been diagnosed with Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma and we are hopeful Jon will see the same outcome.

Jon is one of the most stellar, selfless human beings I have had the pleasure of knowing. He underwent 4 different deployments with the Army between 2000 and 2015. He is an amazing husband to his wife Felicia and a constant presence in the lives of their five sons. His smarts, wits and endless trivia questions always have a way of lighting up a room.

Although Jon has been accepted into this trial, the Marek's will be responsible for all lodging, food and airfare while Jon undergoes treatment. ALL donations will be used to help Jon and Felicia with travel and living expenses while in Baltimore over the next 12 months. Jon's intake appointment at John Hopkins is scheduled for March 14th.

Let's help Jonny kick cancer to the curb once and for all!

Thank you,
Kaylee







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Kaylee Flick
Organizer
Springfield, OR
Jonathan Marek
Beneficiary

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