Russell Harris Cancer Fund.
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Hi my name is Brittany and if you have ever met my Uncle Russ, you know that he is a kind caring compassionate person he is. He is a care-taker in every sense of the word. Now it's time for us to help him.
In August of 2021, Russ was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the left Maxillary Sinus. Over the past 10 months, Russ has endured everything that his team of doctors at The Cancer Treatment Centers of America have put him through. Russ and Trish have had to pack up Tiffany, their 2 dogs, and most of their belongings and drive over 100 miles to move into a "hotel" room for 6 weeks while Russ underwent a rigorous treatment schedule. Russ had to endured very aggressive chemotherapy, the highest doses of radiation his body could handle (30 treatments), 2 major surgeries, (because the first surgery failed), and ultimately the loss of his left eye, and the upper left half of his mouth.
Russ has done this and will continue to fight this monster with the kind heart he always has, and with the positive mindset that he will overcome whatever this battle may hold in the future.
The Harris family needs our help. Trish is the only one in that household that is able to work a full-time job. And due to Russ's medical needs, the medical bills keep are coming in, and unfortunately his journey is not quite over, as he will need to have at least two more surgeries to help with the area of his transplant on his facial area.
We are hoping to raise money to help support my Uncle with eventually seeing a prosthodontist who specializes in prosthetics for the mouth. This is not covered by insurance. Any donations will also go to medical bills, travel expenses for doctors appointments, and his future surgeries. Any amount donated will go such a long way..
If you can help, it would be appreciated, but if you cannot, keeping Russ and Trish in your thoughts are just are appreciated. Please pass this along.
#HarrisStrong
Organizer and beneficiary
Brittany Zaccagnini
Organizer
La Grange Park, IL
Trish Harris
Beneficiary