Never Quit for Chad - You can help.

I had the pleasure of photographing Jovonna and Chad back in February of 2008. I was updating my portfolio and they were very helpful by posing for me. What a wonderful and happy couple to work with. Now it is my turn to help them.

In October of 2009, Chad was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer know as Ewing Sarcoma. It is a fast growing cancer that attacks the spine area. In Chad's case, the tumors have put pressure on his spine and he has become paralyzed from the waist down.

Chad has been receiving both chemo and radiation treatments in NYC at Sloan Kettering, 100 mile from his home, away from family and friends since October. Jovonna has been at his side since day one. Chad was able to come home for a few days over the holidays.

Just days before Chad was diagnosed with cancer, Jovonna gave him the wonderful news that she was pregnant with their child.

Both Chad and Jovonna have been out of work since early October and are now paying for their insurance out of pocket.

How can you help. For those who are in the Poughkeepsie NY area, we are having a fund raiser for Chad and Jovonna on February 27, 2010 at the Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge, 29 Overocker Road. Please email bauert123@hotmail.com for tickets or write to the address below.

If you are not in the Poughkeepsie area, or are unable to attend, you can contribute in one of two ways. A check can be made out to "Never Quit for Chad" and mailed to:

Never Quit for Chad
c/o Tom Bauer
89 Van Wagner Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

or if you want to post a picture or send a message to Chad, you can buy at $10.00 square at Neverquitforchad.org.

For updates on Chad's progress, read a blog his friends put together at: http://www.mapsalesonline.com/neverquitforchad/blog.php

Please do what ever you can to help out Chad, Jovonna and their unborn child. Every dollar counts.

Thanks You,
Duane