We are actually already about 3 months into my father's treatment for an advanced cancer in his neck and jaw.

We managed to get him referred to the MD Anderson Cancer treatment Center in Houson, TX. The quality of care there is amazing and they have really gone above and beyond to make this difficult ordeal as comfortable as possible.

Unfortunately, we live in Austin. That's a bit of a drive, as you can imagine, for us to get him to and from treatment and various appointments. Hotel stays, gas, food, parking, and other various living expenses add up quickly. Even with the hard-earned insurance coverage my father has by being an employee of the University of Texas at Austin, things are becoming more and more difficult to afford.

If we can't get ahead of the co-pays, and everything else, soon it is going to become harder and harder to keep from having to switch my father to treatment and care at a closer facility. Not to take away from the care I am sure many patients recieve here in Austin; but his quality of care would decrease greatly.

I don't want this situation to get any harder for my father and my family than it already is. 100% of the funds collected here will be given directly to my father in an effort to prevent him from having to decrease his quality of care.

I truly feel that every dime collected here will be one step closer to helping us all survive this. Thank you so much, to everyone that donates and share.