The Peru Gazette

My name is Nancy, and I am working with a group of unbelievably generous people who are putting on a huge Benefit this coming Sunday, 8/30, for Au Sable Forks native, current Peru resident Nate Bushey (my son), who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma to the brain, lungs and lymph nodes.  We were hoping something could run in the paper letting area residents know of the event, being held at the American Legion Post 1619 in West Plattsburgh.

We hope the turnout will be quite large, is scheduled to last all day. There have already been an unbelievable number of donations for a huge auction, all to go to Nate and his family (wife Rebecca, and young sons James, Gary and Aedan, ages 5, 3 and 2 respectively) to help with medical and living expenses as Nate cannot work because of the location of the largest, inoperable, brain tumor.  We are also humbly accepting donations at www.GoFundMe.com/NateBushey.  Below is Nate’s story thus far and attached is the advertising poster we’ve created.

We would so GREATLY appreciate more exposure for Nate, his Benefit on 8/30 and the GoFundMe campaign.  Thank you for your time in reading this.

Kindest Regards,

Nancy Revelle

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Nate’s story:

Nate is a 26 year old husband and father of three beautiful little boys, aged 5, 3, and 2 years.

Nate’s cancer journey began in 2013 when a skin lesion on his back was diagnosed as malignant melanoma. The large lesion was removed along with nearby lymph nodes and he began a series of PET scans, all of which had been clear.

On June 22, 2015 Nate was in a serious automobile accident, from which he had only minor injuries, but was comprehensively evaluated for head and neck trauma by the incredible staff of CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY.  A suspicious head CT lead to an MRI, which revealed 4 brain tumors, 5 lung tumors and the dreaded diagnosis of stage IV metastatic melanoma.

The largest brain lesion is dangerously situated next to the brain stem in the pons and is inoperable.  The pons region of the brain controls the body’s motor function (movement).   Immediately he was started on whole brain radiation to shrink this critical tumor.

Nate had no insurance coverage at the time, and could not continue his job as a FedEx Ground driver. Driving is out of the question as the pons tumor could at any time cause seizures, stroke or paralysis. Needless to say, I dropped everything and was on the next plane to NY from my home and work in California.

In July Nate had a consultation for chemotherapy at the renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City to give him the best possible chance at seeing his little boys grow up. The prognosis is not encouraging, however.  A treatment plan was drawn up and Nate is currently in the first phase of immunotherapy treatment.  His doctor at Sloan Kettering is working very closely with Nate’s local oncology team in Plattsburgh.  We all hope and pray that the treatment plan will be successful in managing Nate’s widespread cancer.

Unable to work and with very little income on state disability, Nate, his wife Rebecca and sons James, Gary and Aedan need significant help with medical and other bills, utilities, food and daily necessities.  All funds donated go directly to Nate to help get him and his family through this nightmare. To say your help is immensely appreciated is such an understatement. Every little bit helps, every prayer, every dollar, every positive thought and good wish.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Click here for all the details