Short update...Fundraising, Dad and his daughter

Quick update. Dad seems to be doing somewhat better after three days of super-steroid treatments, but feeling kind of crappy. Keep him in your thoughts, and give him a call when you can.

More news: Today we found out Kate -- Terry's daughter, Kate, who has been taking care of the bulk of his bills and doing a lot of things for him (along with Terry, his son)-- has had a minor stroke. She is currently in the hospital, and they will be running many tests on her until they know exactly what has happened.

Needless to say, since Dad cannot go to the hospital (due to his suppressed immune system), he is really having a harder time with this. Mom is also even more extended than usual, so if you can, please give her your love and attention. The rest of us (his mother, sister, me! and more...) need your love, too.

On another important front: As you may remember, the non-profit set up as Friends for Terry is not really a non-profit fund, yet. If you made a contribution, it is not tax-deductible. However! We have found an organization that we will be working with that IS a non-profit, so that all donations will be tax-deductible; also, they will help us fundraise and -- best yet -- they disperse funds that Dad will need.

Stay tuned, but here is a link to the organization: National Foundation for Transplants. Many of the links were not working last i was there, but try it out. Look at "Find a Patient" to see what we'll be listed under.

When we have Dad's profile up and running, we'll let you know.

If anyone would like to be part of the Volunteer Fundraising Committee for this, please email me! sfrikken@yahoo.com

Take care, and thanks for being part of this!