Declan Nygaard, Sabin, Minn., is a 9-year-old fourth grader at Barnesville Elementary who was seen in the ER in June following a seizure. Testing revealed a mass in his brain and he was referred to Mayo. He will be undergoing a craniotomy to remove the arteriovenous malformation. A Lend A Hand Up online fundraiser has been launched to help the family with medical, travel, and lodging expenses.
Susan Cordahl, Mayville, N.D., is bravely battling stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer, a rare and often overlooked disease. Susan is currently traveling to Mayo Clinic every three weeks for specialized treatment. As she continues her treatment, these visits involve frequent long-distance travel, hotel stays (often for multiple nights at a time), and significant medical bills. With her unable to work,