Finally...An Update!

Friends and Family,

Yes, it's been a long time since there has been an update, but the truth is, there hadn't been much of anything to share for a long time. Patrick had been continuing his treatments and continuing to deal with the physical side effects the chemo brings. In the past few days, however, there have been some changes that we would like to share. After much consideration, Patrick has made the decision to discontinue any further chemotherapy treatments. He finished the recommended treatment for AML several months ago, but has been continuing chemo as part of a clinical trial. These treatments were supposed to be very gentle on Patrick's body, and he was supposed to be back to life as usual. However, after only two of the eight rounds, it's clear that this is not the case. Patrick has been getting sicker and sicker after each treatment, and his life has continued to be put on hold. As a result, he hasn't been able to return to work as quickly as once thought possible, and the financial struggles are beginning to become more difficult to keep up with. To try to alleviate some of the difficulties, there will be a benefit yard sale taking place Friday, August 6th - Sunday, August 8th, at 35 Dave Longaberger Avenue (3rd Street) in Dresden. Donations for the sale are being accepted at the Thirsty-Dawg Drive-Thru in Dresden, as well as at Champion Gymnastics and Cheer on Northpointe in Zanesville. A group of volunteers are also picking up donations if you would like to give and are unable to make it to one of the drop-off locations. And of course, what good is a yard sale without buyers?! If you would like to come by and get some good deals for a great cause, the support would be invaluable! Please feel free to share with your friends and family as well. The more, the merrier!

Thank you to all of you for the support you have given Patrick through this battle. It has provided more hope than you can imagine!!