Learn how to help a Milnor, N.D., boy diagnosed with cancer and other ways to Lend A Hand Up

Contributed / Lend A Hand Up By Forum staff Today at 1:03 PM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? New fundraisers: Wyatt J. Nelson, Milnor, North Dakota, is a 7 yr-old who was seen in the clinic for leg pain in late September. An initial X-ray discovered a tumor in his left leg. Further testing revealed 2 nodules on his lungs as well. He was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma and referred to a pediatric oncologist at the Mayo Clinic. Contributed / Lend A Hand Up William “Bill” Shamp, Dilworth, went to the doctor in early September when he wasn’t feeling well. Soon after he was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma of the liver, a very rare form of cancer. Since then, he has completed two rounds of chemotherapy and one mmunotherapy treatment, with several more rounds of chemo ahead. Bill has been unable to work, though he has certainly tried. ADVERTISEMENT Upcoming fundraising events: Contributed / Lend A Hand Up Finley Doerr, Minot, North Dakota A benefit for Finley Doerr will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Grand Hotel in Minot. Proceeds from the food, silent auction, and live music event will help the Doerr family. Two-year-old Finley Doerr is undergoing treatment in Fargo and Mayo for Wilms tumor. This is a childhood kidney cancer that has impacted both of his kidneys. Contributed / Lend A Hand Up Oleksandr "Alex" Likhachov, Wahpeton, North Dakota A spaghetti benefit for Oleksandr Likhachov will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at St. John’s Catholic Church, 115 2nd St. N., Wahpeton. The event will include dinner, raffles, bingo and an auction. Alex, 38, is a devoted husband and father of two young boys who is undergoing agressive treatment for stage IV colorectal cancer. Proceeds will help ease the family's financial burden. Contributed / Lend A Hand Up Keith Rutherford, Fargo A benefit for Keith Rutherford will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at West Acres Bowl, 3402 Interstate Blvd S, Fargo. Enjoy a meal, silent auction, and bowling event to support the Rutherford family. Keith Rutherford is a husband (Tammy) and father of two boys whose life changed quickly when he was diagnosed with glioblastoma. Proceeds will help the family with medical expenses, travel for treatment, and other expenses. Learn more or donate at LendAHandUp.org. ADVERTISEMENT Lend A Hand Up is a 501c3 nonprofit subsidiary of Dakota Medical Foundation supporting area families experiencing hardship due to a health issue, recent loss of life, or traumatic event. Funds raised by Lend A Hand Up help families who reside within the program’s service area to include all counties in North Dakota and select counties in northwestern Minnesota to include Clay, Becker, Otter Tail, Wilkin, Wadena, Hubbard, Norman, Mahnomen, Clearwater, Polk, Red Lake, and Pennington. Gifts raised through Lend A Hand Up’s giving site increase in value by 20% due to generous Boost sponsors. The organization does not collect a fee from donations made to Lend A Hand Up recipients. To start a Lend A Hand Up fundraiser or support one, go to www.lendahandup.org or call 701-356-2661. Lend A Hand Up, 4321 20 Ave S, Fargo, N.D., 58103. Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? By Forum staff Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. At times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Arts and Entertainment Country star Cody Johnson announces return to Fargodome 2h ago · By Staff reports Lifestyle Date set, tickets on sale for Traditional Norsk Christmas Event at the Fargo Sons of Norway 4h ago · By Staff reports Lifestyle Venison Tater Tot Hotdish is creamy and comforting 6h ago · By Jeff Benda ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Prep Nuggets golden in MN 2A football state quarterfinal win over Gobblers 15h ago · By Jeremy Millsop Minnesota Court documents: Human remains may be found in 1982 case of missing toddler near Bemidji 4h ago · By Matt Henson Prep Kindred advances to state volleyball tournament for first time in 10 years 15h ago · By Andrew Haugland Minnesota 'Like a Hallmark movie': Peteyville in Pelican Rapids set to wow holiday crowds 19h ago · By Kevin Wallevand