WR Dan Potokar (official thread) - post #93 fund details

[Bucky Katt]

Not good news for the Dan and the Potokar family.

[Taosman]

This can be worked out. It just takes time. I am hopeful for all.

[Indybucs]

Latest from Dan's CarePage.

March 24, 2008 at 12:21 PM EDT
Hi All,

Once again on behalf of Dan's family, thank you for your support and encouragement. It is much needed and appreciated!

Dan and his family had the consultation at Indiana University on Thursday. Much to our dismay, he will indeed need the treatment at IU as they have learned that his type of cancer is highly resistant to chemo. He does in fact have numerous lesions in his lungs and the best and only option is for Dan to proceed with this treatment.

Dan will be heading to IU on Sunday evening, his 21st birthday. Not a great way to spend a birthday! He will be in Indiana pretty much full time for the next 7 weeks or so. He will be staying on campus, rather than at the hospital; he will be admitted to the hospital if necessary. The procedure is quite involved; it will occur in two complete cycles. So once he completes cycle 1, he will get about an 8 day break, then return to IU to repeat the process.

My explanation is simply an attempt at conveying to you all what I know...bottom line is, Dan is seriously in for an intense battle; the last procedure pales in comparison to what lies ahead. Emotionally, Dan is holding strong. I am sure he is scared and frustrated, but he is digging deep to embrace that strength that makes him the Dan that we know and love.

Many of you have graciously offered your support in various ways. Because Dan is a OSU football player, he and his entire family are linked to the rules and regulations of the NCAA. I had to ask you all to hold off a bit in order for Ohio State Football to receive the proper information and documentation from the NCAA compliance office. We now have the go-ahead from the NCAA; By the way, OSU Football has been amazing! Puts a whole new meaning on the slogan "Go Bucks!"

The NCAA is allowing us to open an account in Dan's name that will be managed by Ohio State. [No other account is allowed based on NCAA rules.] It will be managed by Amy Burgess, Supervisor of Internal Relations, OSU Athletic Office, and all distributions for expenses for Danny's treatment will be handled by Amy. Thank you Amy!!! So, if anyone wants to contribute, you may send a check to:

Amy Burgess
Ohio State Football, WHAC
53 Irving Schottenstein Dr
Columbus, Ohio 43210

Please write Dan Potokar on the check so that the money is allocated properly. Please note that this is not a foundation so it is not considered a charitable contribution on your taxes.

For people who have contacted me to conduct fund raising, meals, and other service needs, I have a NCAA form we need to fill out prior to starting these activities. The form is simple and I can help you with it. All monies raised on Dan's behalf have to be deposited into the OSU account noted above. The good news is: you don't need a form to pray . Just pray!!!

Thank you again for all of your help and for your concern. It is so needed. I will be in touch with all of you who have written to me thus far to get things moving.

Take care, and please know how grateful we are for each and every card, email, posting, contribution, and prayer!

Do not hesisitate to call me or email me with any questions or concerns. My cell is 513-265-4573; my email is suzthomas12@yahoo.com.

Thank you,

Suzanne Thomas

[Dan's Aunt]

[jwinslow]

Passing this along to buckeye nation (from an email), to clarify how checks should be written, as well as note the website:

Checks should be made out to:
The Ohio State University
In memo section write: Danny Potokar Fund

Mail to: Amy Burgess
Ohio State Football, WHAC
53 Irving Schottenstein Dr
Columbus, Ohio 43210

Also try to visit Danny’s CARE PAGE at www.carepages.com
? You must FIRST register to see or visit a care page
? Choose a username and password
? Sign In
? Then search for Potokar and you’ll be brought to his page.

1. You can Post words of encouragement to him and his family
2. You can also receive updates when his mom, dad, or family member posts updated news.
Note: They read this reguarly

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

Potokar preparing to undergo more treatments

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 3:11 AM
By Ken Gordon


THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Dan Potokar's optimism did not last long. Cancer can be like that.
A few weeks ago, the Ohio State receiver was hopeful that the chemotherapy treatments he had been enduring for several months were wiping out the testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs and abdomen.
But it turns out that his particular form of cancer is rare and resistant to chemo, and doctors have discovered lesions remaining on his lungs. It is not the same type of cancer that cyclist Lance Armstrong defeated.
So Potokar and his mother, Nannette, are currently in Indiana. They will live on the Indiana University campus in Indianapolis for the next six to eight weeks as he prepares to undergo a much more intensive treatment at the IU hospital.
He turns 21 on Saturday.

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[vioravis]

This is taken from the link given above by BBjunkie. Just thought it might be useful.

How to help

A fund has been set up to help the family with expenses. It is being administered by Ohio State.
Donations can be sent to: Amy Burgess, Ohio State football, Woody Hayes Athletic Center, 53 Irving Schottenstein Dr., Columbus, OH 43210. Checks should be made out to Ohio State and include "Dan Potokar" on the memo line.