Hi My Friends and Family,
Quick History:
Most of you know by now the devastating state of my health right now. Since my lung cancer diagnosis in 2019, I have had lung surgery (upper left lobectomy), chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and four different last line trial treatments; and still my cancer has continued to progress. Frankly, at Stage 4, I’ve run out of any further life-saving surgical or pharmaceutical options…. but 1.
What’s Next:
In early August I spent two weeks inpatient at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, to have head to toe evaluations, scans, biopsies, heart and lung catheter tests, and lots of lab work for one goal, and I reached it…. I’ve been accepted into the first-of-its-kind clinical program at Northwestern Medicine called Double Lung Replacement and Multidisciplinary Care- DREAM. This novel program is for patients with terminal, stage 4 non metastasized cancer. Less than 10 people nationally have been able to participate in this program, and it’s only available at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Nuts and Bolts of Fundraiser:
We’re extremely fortunate to have an amazing health insurance plan, which will pretty much cover most of the medical costs. However, there are nonmedical peripheral costs. We are planning to cover many of these expenses ourselves, but recently I have not been able to work; due to my health. Additionally, while maintaining her teaching job, Melissa will most likely take all of her medical family leave, some of which will be unpaid. The goal of this fundraising site is to help cover the required year-long relocation costs: apartment next to Northwestern Hospital campus, meds, and flights for our family support team (listing the most expensive).
The Outcome:
We’re hoping for the best. If you’re interested in hearing more about the Northwestern DREAM program, copy the link below into your browser.
Thank you so much. We are so grateful for support.
David
COPY LINK
https://news.nm.org/northwestern-medicine-successfully-performs-double-lung-transplant-on-a-second-patient-with-stage-4-lung-cancer-and-launches-first-of-its-kind-clinical-program/
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Guestbook
December 28, 2023
Dear Dave, Sending light and love as you recover and heal. Fondly, Suzanne and Mary Wright
Suzanne & Mary Wright
November 4, 2023
Keep the faith David one day at a time! You’ve got this. We are thinking about you and your family.
Lisa Olson
October 24, 2023
Keep going, Dave. You are doing great. One day at a time! Hugs from CT.
Amy Vischio
October 1, 2023
You've got this David - we love you!
Martha Cusick
September 27, 2023
Watching the progress! You got this David!!
Linda Epstein
September 25, 2023
I am Alyssa’s mom and we are all pulling for David.
Clarissa Wittenberg
September 24, 2023
Sending love and looking forward to a game on the tennis court, where you will undoubtedly beat me.
Margo Brasil
September 17, 2023
David, the Greenfields are routing for you!
Tracy Gerstle
September 17, 2023
Hurry up, aready - you already missed a beach trip with me and a foo fighters show.
We love you.
Zina & Roberto
Roberto Morales
September 11, 2023
David—amazing that you have this option. Very best wishes to you and your family. Liz Kennedy
Elizabeth Kennedy
September 6, 2023
Wishing you all the best. Chase has been there for my sister and her family through a brutal battle they had with cancer.
Tim To
September 6, 2023
Hoping for a speedy and successful journey, Pookie.
Mark Seliger
September 6, 2023
Mark and I are thinking about you and the family, David. Hope to see you on the other side of a successful transplant and back in DC soon!
Jennifer Howard
September 3, 2023
Sending all my support & love to you, Dave, and to your family! Janet
Janet Levaux
September 3, 2023
My prayers are with you my old friend for a lickety-split recovery.
Brad
September 1, 2023
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Maryellen DiSilvio
September 1, 2023
I hope for a remission, or miracle. Life is sweet, and leaving it is hard. But, we can care for each other.
Aaron Smith
September 1, 2023
Kirsten and her family wish you support and success.
victoria Karlin
September 1, 2023
Good luck David!!
- Barney "Astro Chicken" Miller
Caperton Barnes (barney) Miller
August 31, 2023
Rooting hard for you, DA!❤️
Lisa Sergi
August 30, 2023
David, our prayers are with you and your family
Greg and Rachel Hymel
August 30, 2023
Good Luck, Dave!
There’s a lot of love for you out there, I hope it sustains you throughout this challenge!
Angie S. (Suzanne’s sister, Bert’s sister-n-law)
Angela Stewart
August 29, 2023
You got this David❣️
Kathryn Wills
August 28, 2023
Sending love ❤️
janis Heffron
August 28, 2023
Love you guys. You got this sugar booger!
Ted and Katharine Coyle
August 28, 2023
We are rooting for you.
Keith & Geetha
August 28, 2023
Sending you and the family love!
Fah Fair
August 27, 2023
I'm so very thankful that you have been given the chance to receive this amazing gift, but also know it's so hard on you and your family to make it happen. You have many people in your corner. You got this! Keep that amazing sense of humor - it's good for healing :) xo
Marian V Lally
August 27, 2023
Wishing you the best!
David Wagner
August 26, 2023
You've got this Mr. Peterson. Sending positive vibes to you, Melissa, and the Peterson family.
Audrey Lew
August 26, 2023
Dave I hope this treatment works. Sending my best
Jon Ein
August 25, 2023
I've got faith in you baby! I love you and am wishing only the best for you. You are in my thoughts and payers at this time.
Jennifer Wagner Bell
August 25, 2023
I'm pulling for you David. I hope my small contribution helps your family a bit. Get your rest, gather your strength. Know that many friends are pulling for you and want you to be OK and heal.
Forrest MacCormack
August 25, 2023
David, I'm thinking of you all the time. I'll come back and visit this site whenever I can. Love you man!
Kevin Hymel
August 25, 2023
Pulling for you, David.
Christopher Connell
August 25, 2023
Thinking of you and wishing with all our hearts for a happy healthy outcome!! With much affection from Kevin and Val
Valerie/kevin Makepeace/Dudley
August 24, 2023
We Love you, David! Cheering you on from the Deep South!
Suzanne Findeisen
August 24, 2023
❤️
Patrick Paniagua
August 24, 2023
Sending love ❤️
Daisy Lacy
August 24, 2023
Much love from Colorado! xoxox
Kirsten Louy Nasty
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