FORMER CRIME REPORTER TURNS TO CROWD FUNDING TO COMBAT CANCER
‘STORMY SKIES’
Paula Bauman Assistant Editor
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uthor and previous Gallup Independent wr iter Michael Sullivan was recently and unexpectedly diagnosed with bone cancer. Sullivan is set to begin radiation therapy this week and has joined GoFundMe, an online fundraising website. As of today, Sullivan has raised over $1,000 and has a goal of bringing in $100,000 to offset medical expenses. According to Sullivan, he was initially diagnosed with prostate cancer, which soon metastasized into his bones. Sullivan also said that the benefits provided to him by Medicare don’t cover the necessary treatments. “Medica l expenses a re skyrocketing, exceeding the ability of my family and I to keep pace,” Sullivan said. So, I established an account with GoFundMe to accept donations. Anything you can spare will be appreciated.” Sullivan said he worked as a crime reporter during
Former Gallup reporter Michael Sullivan looks hopeful as he deals with recent cancer diagnosis. Photo Credit: Courtesy photo
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‘MAKING THE PLAY’
his time w ith the Ga llup I ndependent a nd ret i red in 2013. He then moved to Arizona and wrote his fourth book, “The Desert is Green,” which he described as a murder-mystery novel. Sullivan now resides in Idaho with his family and is currently hospitalized in Boise, he said. To st ay updat ed w it h Sullivan’s condition and to donate to his efforts, please visit his GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/rw7382j.
Gallup High School Aztec Baseball third baseman Isiah Mike warms up his arm during in-field practice April 14. Photo Credit: Tom Hartsock
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Visit and adopt these deserving furry friends at Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society: 1315 Hamilton Rd # B, Gallup, NM. Information: (505) 863-2616. 12
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