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Support Our HERO, Brandon Clyden!

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As I sat down to write this I am at a loss for words.  How do you put into words how much someone means, when they are as special as Brandon Clyden.  
Webster's definition  of Hero is "a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength"  This is Brandon in every way.
Brandon graduated from Watonga High School in 1996.  Two weeks later he began his career in the US Navy.  He was deployed many times over his 4 years of active duty and 13 years in the reserve.  
While still in the reserves he attended SWOSU. 
In 2005 Brandon married Melissa. They have 2 children, Travis and Tawney.
In 2014 Brandon suffered the greatest loss of his life when his son, Travis, died unexpectedly at the age of 18.  Just weeks later Brandon found out that he had stage 4 colon cancer.
His attitude since then has been an inspiration to us all.  He worked everyday that he did not have chemo or doctor appointments, not complaining one time.  Instead, he smiled through the pain and nausea and shared his amazing sense of humor.  
On July 30, 2016 Brandon became too ill to work at his job  in the  District Attorney's Office.  His co-workers, all over the state,  have donated time to him allowing him to keep his insurance.  However, the law only allows this for a certain amount of time, and although there are many still wanting and willing to donate the time, that is no longer an option.  In order for Brandon to have any insurance, he will have to pay just over $1,500 per month.
Brandon has had 5 different types of chemo over the past 2 1/2 years.  It "didn't work".  The cancer has now metastasized and is "everywhere". He cannot walk without the assistance of a walker or cane. The doctors have told him that they have "exhausted all medical treatments."  At this time Brandon is having transfusions about every 2 weeks.  The blood is about $1,200 per unit and he averages 2 units each time, but has had up to 4 units at a time.  He is also receiving iron. 
Brandon has said from the very beginning that he "will not go down without fighting, kicking, screaming, clawing...."  Please help us to keep him insured.  This man has one child, "waiting on" him in heaven, but is not ready to leave his family here at this time, especially his sweet little curly redhead,Tawny , who is just 10 years old.
Brandon is a very private person & would never ask for this on his  own, but he is a person who would and has given himself to others on many occasions. As his family, friends & colleagues, we wish to show him the love and support that he has always shown to us and others.
Without our help, Brandon will be forced to forego the transfusions and give up.  We CANNOT  let this happen!!

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Donations 

  • Amy Bell
    • $100
    • 8 yrs
  • David Edsall
    • $500
    • 8 yrs
  • Greg & Glenda Ewers
    • $100
    • 8 yrs
  • Nicole Mills
    • $50
    • 8 yrs
  • Tammi Taylor
    • $25
    • 8 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Laura Waugh
Organizer
Watonga, OK
Brandon Clyden
Beneficiary

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