backbacon Posted March 26, 2002 Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 Hi People. I thought I would write a little bit on the latest developments regarding the Chatham man who needed to raise funds for a bone morrow transplant. If you are unfamiliar with what I am talking about, you can read the past posts here: past messages So, the doctor raised the price from $160,000 to $220,000 to perform the transplant. I'm not sure why. The family decided they would raise the extra cash by mortgaging their home. This proved to not be necessary. Nearly $250,000 was raised! I found that to be very impressive. Patrick's transplant is scheduled for April 1st. There is 10% chance that he will be cured. The doctor who is doing the procedure is Dr. Caroline Hamm, a Canadian trained oncologist who lives in Wheatly, ON and practices in Detroit. There was $145 raised from this board, which is fantastic. I took that money and, along with a print out of the original post of mine, put it in an envelop and sent it to the Oxley family. I'm sure they appreciated it dearly. Thanks for everyone's support. Have a great day! Keri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 26, 2002 Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 Good job Keri!That's fantastic.I didn't really that there is such a low chance of getting cured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted March 26, 2002 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 Thanks Bouche.You didn't really KNOW that there is such a low chance of a cure?Yeah, I was very surprised when I read that. I guess that is the reason they refused to do the transplant it in Canada. They do not give any priority to something that is so risky.However, if I had a 10% chance of surviving after an operation, and a 0% chance if I didn't get the operation, I think it would be insane not to go through with it.Peace,kk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted March 27, 2002 Report Share Posted March 27, 2002 that's true...but that's not the only way to get cured of cancer. I hope it works for the guy...if you don't think that's possible then you believe things people tell you regardless of the truth and if that's the case, it would be in your best interests to give me all of your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted March 28, 2002 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2002 I don't quite follow what you're saying, Canned Beats. In fact, most of what you post confuses me.btw, I don't have any money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil McCraken Posted March 28, 2002 Report Share Posted March 28, 2002 canned beats, do I give you the money, or just deposit it straight up your ass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 oh shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treyter Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 That's terrible...my condolences to anyone who knew Patrick. It seems like u did all you could do (and more) Keri...sorry it ended up like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phakinit_thru Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 Good magic Keri! Welcome home Patrick. Patrick is watchin' over you now. In the real world there are no secrets. Peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reba Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 that is so sad. but he went out knowing that he had fought with all he had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted May 18, 2002 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2002 Patrick Oxley, the 24 year-old Chatham native who underwent a bone marrow transplant in April, after more than $315,000 was raised by the community, has died.He passed away Saturday (May 11th) at 6:30 am at Harper Hospital in Detroit where he has been since the April 1 operation.Gail Oxley (aunt): "He fought so hard but sometimes you just can't fight anymore." "He had so many drugs shoved in him, your body can only take so much." She said Patrick's blood pressure and sugar level dropped substantially and "it was his heart that gave out."Patrick's wife, Michelle, is expecting the couple's first child this summer.Many of us know someone like Patrick, a bright, energetic young man starting a family and embarking on the great promise that is life's journey. He showed courage in fighting an illness which appeared suddenly and turned his life upside down.May You Rest in Peace, Patrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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