SUPPORT KO AND THE OLSEN FAMILY FIGHT CANCER

Ken Olsen (KO) has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He also suffered a heart attack in February. 2022 has been rough for the Olsens.

KO has been to Mayo, and in October, he and Terri will be staying there for five weeks as he undergoes radiation and chemo. They will come home for a month to heal and return for him to have surgery. This will be a LONG road.

This diagnosis has turned their world upside down. Terri may be able to work virtually for some days during this treatment, surgery and recovery, but we don’t know when KO will be able to return to mail delivery. While they are in Rochester, KO’s sister will live in their home, caring for their granddaughter and dog.

They have insurance and some time built up, but no one can plan for something like this. KO is a contract worker for the Postal Service, not a post office employee, so he has to pay someone to do his route when he isn't there. There will be numerous trips to Mayo, copays, hotel, travel and living expenses. They may need a more dependable vehicle to make the trips back and forth as they want to come home on weekends to see Madison.

KO and Terri are proud and were very hesitant about this, but our generous community can help. KO has played in bands at numerous fundraisers over the years and Terri has always been there to help. Many of us are familiar with his current band, The Wingnuts. Please find it in your heart to help them out now. He is fighting for his life, and we can come together to ease the financial burden. Every dollar will help and is greatly appreciated.

If GoFundMe isn’t for you, please feel free to drop off donations at the Keweenaw County Clerk’s Office in Eagle River or Lassila Insurance in Mohawk. We will make sure that every cent gets to them. Also, please remember them in your thoughts and prayers as they begin this roller coaster. KO, Terri and Madison thank you from the bottom of their hearts.