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Retired firefighter fighting biggest battle |
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October 25, 2017 |
George Gemind retired four years ago after a
near 30-year career as a fireman with the City
of Glendale, California. He has spent his entire
life serving his community.
After he retired, he and his bride of 32 years
moved to Bonners Ferry, where George and Kathy
built their dream home together. They became
established in the community and their church.
George started feeling a pain in his side a few
months ago, but being the manly man he is, he
just thought he pulled a muscle. But the pain
didn't go away and he couldn't get rid of the
constant cough he had.
A few weeks ago, he finally went to the doctor
and learned he has Stage 4 lung cancer, and it's
spread to different parts of his body.
This all came as a complete shock to both George
and Kathy. The treatment George needs is very
expensive and is not covered by his insurance.
But he and Kathy aren't facing the fight alone.
Last week, Lisa Myers set up a donation account
on YouCaring.com. Greg Godfrey, assistant chief
for Spokane County Fire District 8, once worked
with George in Glendale, and he and other fire
fighters, family and friends, both old friends
in Glendale and new friends in Boundary County,
have rallied around to help.
As of this morning, $8,665 has been raised of
the $60,000 goal needed by November 12.
"We are overwhelmed, humbled, and thankful for
each and everyone of you," Kathy wrote. "Every
phone call, every visit, every contribution, and
every prayer penetrates our hearts more than we
can say. Our desire is that you know that we
believe our God is good. All the time. And we
want nothing more than for God to be glorified
in this trial before us."
To give,
click here. Anything you can give will be
greatly appreciated, as every bit counts. Feel
free share this, donate what you can, and most
of all, keep George and Kathy in your prayers. |
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