As Jeff reported on the Forum here in an earlier post, Mike Sykes has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Mike met with this doctors this past Wednesday and it was decided that Chemo and Radiation would be immediately commenced and I understand the first treatment will bet his coming Wednesday. Mike is confident with his doctors and was in good spirits when I talked with him last week.
As most of you know, Mike has always been very active in support for the pioneers of the sport of stock car racing, being a major force behind the Old Timers Racing Hardship Fund. In addition to that, Mike has dedicated a large part of his life to seeing that the history and heritage of the sport of stock car racing is preserved and honored in the manner to which it is entitled. In short, Mike is, and has been, a vital part in RacersReunion and in the efforts of all of us who support the cause.
Some of the members of the Old Timers group got together and have set up a fund to help Mike with the medical expenses he will incur while fighting this cancer. I am going to provide the information below for contributions to that fund, but please note that contributions made to Mike's fund are IN NO WAY, inferred to be made to the Old Timers Fund. The fund about which I providing the information is a fund established specifically and solely for Mike's medical expenses. Contributions of any amount will be welcomed.
I do not have the information for contributions by credit card or paypal or any of that cyber technical stuff I don't understand. I do, however, have the name and address of the administrator of the fund which is, as follows:
Hal Surratt, CPA
10948 North Main Street, Suite C
Archdale, NC, 27363
Checks should be made payable to: Mike Sykes Medical Benefit Fund
For any of you who may not know Mike, ask me about him. I have only good things to say about this man and I've known him since 2009 when RacersReunion was fully active in events around South Carolina and North Carolina. Men don't come much better than Mike. I hope everyone will consider what they can contribute to this worthwhile cause.
If anyone has questions, e-mail me or call me. I know any cancer is serious business. I have been given a very non-medical report on Mike's diagnosis, which I would not begin to attempt to outline here. Mike is facing a tough fight, but Mike is the kind of person who will do what it takes to defeat this demon.
Thank you for reading.
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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.
updated by @tim-leeming: 12/03/16 07:51:32PM
