Roger McGrath's Cancer Fund
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My Dad, Roger McGrath, was diagnosed with Stage IV Large Diffuse B-Cell and Follicular Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) in May 2016, just a week before Father's day. Since his diagnosis, he has undergone aggressive chemotherapy treatments at the Cancer Center in Green Bay.
As you can see from the picture, my Dad has a way of bringing people together and making them smile :) He's never once asked for help through this entire process, he never wants to inconvenience anyone or be a burden. But of course myself, my brothers, my Mom, our spouses and our extended family and friends have all been there to support him making visits to the cancer center and calling and sending their love. We cannot thank you enough for all your kind words and help along the way.
At this point we are asking for more help. Dad is now receiving his second round of chemo, as tumors still remain. Because of the aggressive nature of the cancer and course of action, he is being hospitalized and given chemo for 72 hours straight and will repeat this process a total of three times. If all goes well, the next step will be for him to receive a stem cell transplant within the month or so.
Unfortunately because of the year my Dad had in 2016, starting off with needing double knee replacement surgery (but only getting one done so far) then just a few months later finding out he has NHL, he had to take a lot of time off work. Because of this time he did not fulfill his required hours to stay employed and as of Jan 2017 he will be unemployed. My parents are left in a very stressful and potentially very expensive position until they find out what's next. They will need to purchase insurance that can preferably guarantee his cancer treatments can continue at the same clinics with his current doctors. With my Dad being unemployed for an undetermined amount of time my parents will have a lot of medical and household bills to worry about in addition to my Dad's health and recovery.
My Dad was always involved with our sports and activities when were kids, never missed a game even though he worked 45 minutes away from home. He continues to teach my brothers and I important life lessons and he is the kind of guy you really listen to, take advice from and believe in. For as long as I can remember he's volunteered for the Knights of Columbus in DePere, will help a friend out at the drop of hat and ALWAYS put others before himself. He is a Vietnam Era Veteran. He is the kind of Dad, father-in-law, husband, Grandfather and friend you constantly feel lucky to have. He is always putting a smile on your face and loves his family deeply.
For everything he and my Mom have done for me and my brothers, the least we can do is try to help with their financial burden at this time. We can't thank everyone enough for everything they've done to help us out during this time and any amount of financial assistance we can get would be just wonderful for my parents. Any amount helps.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read his story and considering helping our family.
-The McGraths
As you can see from the picture, my Dad has a way of bringing people together and making them smile :) He's never once asked for help through this entire process, he never wants to inconvenience anyone or be a burden. But of course myself, my brothers, my Mom, our spouses and our extended family and friends have all been there to support him making visits to the cancer center and calling and sending their love. We cannot thank you enough for all your kind words and help along the way.
At this point we are asking for more help. Dad is now receiving his second round of chemo, as tumors still remain. Because of the aggressive nature of the cancer and course of action, he is being hospitalized and given chemo for 72 hours straight and will repeat this process a total of three times. If all goes well, the next step will be for him to receive a stem cell transplant within the month or so.
Unfortunately because of the year my Dad had in 2016, starting off with needing double knee replacement surgery (but only getting one done so far) then just a few months later finding out he has NHL, he had to take a lot of time off work. Because of this time he did not fulfill his required hours to stay employed and as of Jan 2017 he will be unemployed. My parents are left in a very stressful and potentially very expensive position until they find out what's next. They will need to purchase insurance that can preferably guarantee his cancer treatments can continue at the same clinics with his current doctors. With my Dad being unemployed for an undetermined amount of time my parents will have a lot of medical and household bills to worry about in addition to my Dad's health and recovery.
My Dad was always involved with our sports and activities when were kids, never missed a game even though he worked 45 minutes away from home. He continues to teach my brothers and I important life lessons and he is the kind of guy you really listen to, take advice from and believe in. For as long as I can remember he's volunteered for the Knights of Columbus in DePere, will help a friend out at the drop of hat and ALWAYS put others before himself. He is a Vietnam Era Veteran. He is the kind of Dad, father-in-law, husband, Grandfather and friend you constantly feel lucky to have. He is always putting a smile on your face and loves his family deeply.
For everything he and my Mom have done for me and my brothers, the least we can do is try to help with their financial burden at this time. We can't thank everyone enough for everything they've done to help us out during this time and any amount of financial assistance we can get would be just wonderful for my parents. Any amount helps.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read his story and considering helping our family.
-The McGraths
Organizer
Helen Bradley
Organizer
Madison, WI