Montrose family looks for help as toddler battles cancer, more Health Headlines | Western Colorado
Courtesy of GoFundMe, the Culver Family
The parents of 19-month-old Clay Culver, who was recently diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, are asking their fellow western Coloradans for support, as the especially dangerous type of cancer can only be treated in a facility near Denver.
19-month-old Clay Culver was recently diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, an acute type of cancer that hospitals across western Colorado are unable to treat.
The nearest facility is a 5½ drive to Aurora, which Clay’s parents, Robert and Bridgette, said has put an immediate strain on their finances.
When traveling for intensive medical care like the Culvers, families are often subject to travel and lodging expenses — in addition to the cost of treatment and loss of wages from the parents.
To offset some of that strain, the parents recently established a GoFundMe, which has already raised nearly $15,000 across more than 150 donors.
“Any support that you could give, in any form, would be immensely appreciated. Please keep my little man in your prayers,” Robert wrote in the fundraiser description.
Those interested in supporting the Culver family through their battle with cancer can visit the GoFundMe at gofundme.com/f/help-clay-and-his-family-through-his-treatment.
The Montrose Regional Health Foundation will host a Valentine’s Day benefit concert to raise funds for its philanthropic efforts and the local hospital’s cardiac care services.
The “Celebration of the Heart Concert” will take place on Feb. 14, at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Dr.
According to a press release, the show will include “a diverse lineup of performers,” such as soprano Amy Owens, baritone Vasil Garvanliev, and Montrose-based ensemble Mixed Bag Jazz. The artists will cover a similarly wide spread of music, from musical theater to jazz.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an optional pre-concert dinner, and performances will start at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for the concert and dinner are $75 per person. Alternatively, tickets for the concert only are $25. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit MRHFoundation.org or call 970-240-7396.
Health Headlines is a Sentinel feature compiled by Jace DiCola, health and wellness reporter. Email him at [email protected]. This series is not an endorsement of specific clinics or medical services.
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