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3/12/2020

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I've gone from 0 updates in 2 months to multiple this week. James is doing OK - he started his new medication today which is essentially a chemo-like drug. I think the severity of the drug "got real" when I realized I had to wear latex gloves to handle it... brought me back to reality of what we are putting him James' body. It arrived via FedEx and we gave him the first dose this morning.... will likely know more on how he is handling it over the next week (it's a fairly serious medication so we're hopeful but nervous). We are optimistic that this will help him get better and keep moving forward so looking for the silver lining here!

However, that's not the purpose of my update today; I unfortunately have some not very good news to share. There is another concern that has been weighing on me the past week that I haven't been able to share until today. One of my best friends, Chris Danly, was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this past week. Chris is a lifelong friend and literally like a brother to me. We played little league baseball together, football in high school, roommates during college, stood in each others weddings and have been lifelong best friends. His family is like my family and vice versa. Chris and his wife Crissy have been incredibly strong since getting the news, as have their two kids Paxton and Palmer.

Chris goes in for surgery next Wednesday to have his gall bladder, spleen and part of his pancreas removed. He will spend the next 5-7 days in the hospital and then 4-6 weeks bedrest while he recovers. We're hoping for more answers in the week following surgery but those are the details we have at this time.

How can you help?

1 - Make a donation by clicking HERE.

They have a battle ahead and a family to care for. Anything you are able to donate would not only help eliminate the financial stress and focus on what's ahead, but also show them how many people have their back (and even those they don't know/have never met)

2 - Keep Chris and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

This isn't a short journey, nor one I would wish upon anyone, let alone a best friend. Feeling for you Chris - stay positive and strong. If anyone can beat this it's you.

​Showing support early is critical so please do what you can if you're able to help

Thanks all,

Dan, James, Rita and the McCarthy Family

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1 Comment
Maria Smith
3/12/2020 05:29:28 pm

PLEASE IF YOUR FRIEND IS NOT GOING TO
MAYO CLINIC IN ROCHESTER, MN TO SEE DR TRUDY,
HE NEEDS TO GET HIS SCANS AND OTHER MEDICAL INFO TO HIM FOR REVIEW. HE IS THE BEST FOR THIS PARTICULAR CANCER . I AM TOTALLY SERIOUS ABOUT THIS. Just lost my Dad to this disease on 2/20. Dealt with Northwestern , and got a second opinion from Dr Trudy . Everything he recommended was spot on and his Dr at NW thought differently , but ultimately did what Dr Trudy suggested much earlier in his disease, but it was too late. In researching outcomes and survivabikity, no one beats this Dr. I will pray for your friend ❤️

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