Jeff’s Journey

Hi, my name is Mari Bower and I’m starting this go fund me for our amazing friend Jeff Ives. Jeff, Kaisa, Marissa, Audrey & Tucker are an amazing family who have some tough times ahead. Here is Jeff’s story.

On Saturday, October 8th, 2022 Jeff “woke up” around 7:30 with a massive seizure. Something completely unexpected with no warning signs. This led to an amazing group of first responders helping and off to OSF. CT results indicated a large area of swelling on the left side of the brain that caused the seizure. The big deal... what is causing the swelling. Off to Marquette they went to find the swelling size to be big and needed immediate attention. They got their results, talked it all over, and here it is...

Jeff has a cancerous brain tumor. They’re unsure of the exact form at this time, but they believe it to be a slow progressing type. The area is approximately 2x3.5 inches which includes the swelling so they’re unsure of the exact size.

They will need to do surgery ASAP. How much they take out and what they do is up to the neurosurgeon and team. Jeff will be on an anti seizure med and steroid to help reduce swelling and try to avoid any other episodes.

Anyone who knows Jeff and Kaisa, know they are the type of people who would do anything and everything for anyone. It’s now our turn to help them. This will be a long journey for them with many expenses & time away from work. Your prayers are still what is needed most but if you are able to help financially at all we can take some of the stress off of this beautiful family. I have also set up a savings account titled Benefit for Jeff Ives at Embers Credit Union. Please write out checks to Benefit for Jeff Ives. Kaisa also has Venmo. Username- @kaisaives

I will continue to post updates as I receive them. Please keep your prayers and positive vibes coming. They need them. All of them. ❤️❤️