Dear Friends, Family and Community, John D’Amico is a 53 year old cycling enthusiast who has turned his love of the sport into a business as the owner of Zoom Bike Fit Studios. He and his wife, Deby are active members of the Highlands Ranch, Colorado community. John has developed a strong biking environment and actively works with charitable organizations by offering his services and experience to help with numerous causes. He also is a vital part of the federal government contracting world as a security officer for Lockheed Martin in Littleton, Colorado. Two years ago, John was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and began his battle against cancer. After numerous courses of treatment, John’s doctors at Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center have told them that his only option now is a life-saving bone marrow transplant. A donor match was identified; he has received the transplant and now must remain in the hospital and then nearby the hospital until his cancer markers decrease and the risk for infection moves to an acceptable level. Even with insurance there are many expenses related to the transplant that must be covered out of pocket. Some of these are co-pays, deductibles; travel to and from the transplant center and their relocation now while he is in treatment. His out of pocket estimated expenses will be about $10,000. This puts his family up against a challenge they cannot meet alone and need your help. A fundraising campaign in John’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Midwest/West Bone Marrow Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making an end of year tax-deductible contribution today: For credit card contributions, please call 800.642.8399 or visit helphopelive.org and enter John D’Amico in “Find a Patient” box on the home page. Make checks payable to: HelpHOPELive Note in memo section: In honor of John D’Amico Please send to: HelpHOPELive 2 Radnor Corporate Center 100 Matsonford Road, Suite 100 Radnor, PA 19087 On behalf of John, Deby, myself and their family, thank you for your kindness, support and generosity. Fred Vlechek 303-963-6797 fvlchek@gmail Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law. This campaign is administered by HelpHOPELive, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing fundraising assistance to transplant and catastrophic injury patients. Information: 800.642.8399.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:12:06 +0000