6 years ago my pup Gavin
LITERALLY
saved my life...

Today, I ask for your help
...to save his

Please watch this video and hear our story...

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SAVE GAVIN
FROM CANCER

Gavin Atticus Ranshaw
My Date of Birth: 12/29/2017
On a good day I am: 92 lbs
I live in Morrison Colorado
I am a breed mix of:
Rottweiler
Boxer
Staffordshire Terrier

Or as Dad calls me,
Staffy Boxweiler!

- My Veterinarian is: Golden Paws Animal Hospital
- My Surgery was performed at: Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
-Radiation & Chemo Therapy at: VRCC in Englewood, CO

TREATMENT COST

ACCRUED - PAID - ESTIMATED
                                                                   PAID
                                                                 OUT OF
SERVICE/TREATMENT                          POCKET   
       

1/8/24                                                      -  $1,016
Golden Paws Animal Hospital

Initial Visit of concern, Biopsy labs
Discovery of Phase 3 Mast Cell Tumor 


1/15/24                                                    - $1,790 
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

Initial Visit, Oncology -Chemo Dr.
Ultrasound, additional tests &
Bloodwork


1/16/24 & 1/24/24                                     - $157
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

Radiation Consult

1/25/26                                                   - $6,000
Deposit to WRAH

Care Credit 

1/26/24                                                        -$32
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

Surgery Consult    -$115                            
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Surgery: Tumor Removal (92%) -$5917
5 lymph nodes removed from Pelvis
Full Tail Amputation


2/13/24                                                    - $210
VRCC Initial Visit

Radiation Consult

2/19/24
VRCC EST. C-SCAN                            - $3,049

Cat Scan in prep for Radiation
the invoice was under the estimate

Estimate = $3,463



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ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET                - $12,254
As of 2/10/24

EST. REMAINING TREATMENT

VRCC EST. RADIATION                    Not Doing
4 weeks, 4 days per week
-$10,653 (electing not do.
Could not get funding

CHEMOTHERAPY                               - $6.272
Approx 4 weeks, 1 day per Week

PRESCRIPTIONS & SUPPLIES           - $1,000

___________________________       ________
ACTUAL & ESTIMATED                    - $19,526
OUT-OF-POCKET SUBTOTAL


DONATIONS RECEIVED

LIVE LIKE ROO NON PROFIT             $5,000


CURRENT PRIVATE DONATIONS       $2.165
as of 2/26/24 (Zelle, Venmo, Checks)

GOFUNDME                                           $1105
as of 2/26/24

EMBRACE DOG INSURANCE             $6,000
(Out-of-pocket Reimbursement
Awaiting approval expected 3/1/24)


Bill's Own Out-of-Pocket                     $2,700
Credit cards/cash
________________________         _________
EST. REMAINING AMOUNT               $2,556
(ACTUAL & ESTIMATED 
OUT-OF-POCKET TOTAL
AFTER CURRENT
DONATIONS & INSURANCE

 
TIMELINE:
12/29/23
Gavin's 6th bday

Sat 1/6/24
At Home
First noticed a small lump on Gavin's butt. I called Golen Paws and scheduled a regular appt for Tue 1/9/24 I was not too concerned.

Mon 1/8/24
Golden Paws Animal Hospital
Emergency Visit Growth on butt grew to a half the size tennis ball and bleeding. The initial thought was an anal sac infection, precautionary biopsy taken

Fri 1/12/24
Phone Call from Golden Paws Vet
The first time I was notified that the Biopsy revealed Grade 3 Mast Cell Tumor

Mon 1/15/24
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Initial Oncology Visit and Presented with Options for Surgery, Radiation, Chemo

Tue 1/16/24
Live Like Roo Non-Profit
interviewed with Sara and received $2700 donation! woot woot!!!

Thu 1/18/24
Meditation

Decided to go ALL IN! Perform Surgery, wait for results then do Radiation and Chemo.

Sat 1/20/24
Home

Tumor burst! leaving a gaping open wound. I had to continually clean every few hours until Surgery Day. it was absolutely gross!

Wed 1/24/24
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

Consult with Surgeon and Radiologist

Thu 1/25/24
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

SURGERY!!!!
-Removed Grade 3 Mast Cell Tumor
-Removed 5 lymph nodes from his pelvis
-Amputated tail.

Fri 1/26/24
Gavin Came home!


Sat 1/27/24 - Sun 2/4/24
EXTREMELY stressful!

Gavin had fecal incontinence. Meaning he had no control over his butt muscles. He was continually dropping poop around the clock, all over the house!  at first, we thought it might be permanent, I didn't know what to do!
it eventually stopped. Whew!!!

Tue 1/30/34
DECISION -
Decided to change care and follow-up treatment to VRCC in Englewood. They have a good reputation and are just minutes from my work. A huge benefit for his daily radiation.

Wed 1/31/24
Live Like Roo Non-Profit
interviewed with Sara and received an ADDITIONAL $2300 donation! woot woot!!!


Thu 2/8/24
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

Stitches out and surgery follow-up. This is when I received the news that the Surgery results and healing were much better than expected!!!!!  It changed the outlook from trying to just prolong Gavin's Life for another year or two, to having a chance of actually removing all cancer via radiation and Chemo that can result in many years of life, AKA best case scenario! I call this Miracle #1!!

Tue 2/13/24
VRCC Oncology

Initial Consult with VRCC. Identified a new game plan for Radiation.  Requires CAT Scan and the 4 Weeks of Radiation treatment 4 times a week!

Wed 2/14/24
LAUNCHED FUNDRAISER

www.SaveGavin.Com

Mon 2/19/24
VRCC

CAT SCAN Performed
-$3,049 


UPCOMING APPOINTMENT(S)


Mon 2/26/24 to Thur 3/21/24
VRCC ONCOLOGY

Radiation: 4 weeks at 4 times per week
Approx. $9500 to $10,700


Mon 4/1/24 to Thur 4/22/24
VRCC ONCOLOGY

Chemo 4 weeks at 1 times per week
Approx. $6,100 to $6,400

WAYS TO DONATE:

If you know me and trust me:
SCAN or CLICK QR Code to donate via VENMO

In "What's this for?"
Type: Save Gavin


 
Scan QR Code to donate via ZELLE

In "What's it for?"
Type: Save Gavin

If you want to track
SCAN or CLICK QR Code to donate via gofundme
(MAKE YOU SURE YOU CLICK TO "OPT OUT" OF THE ADDITIONAL 15% DONATION! THAT IS A GOFUND ME FEE 
I WILL PAY  THE TRANSACTION FEE WHICH IS ONLY $.30  plus 2.9% of the donation"
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THESE AMAZING PEOPLE THAT HAVE DONATED!
FRIENDS & STRANGERS
I am humbled by your generosity and willingness to share
I am forever grateful!
           - BIll
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OTHER WAYS TO HELP!
SHARE! SHARE! and SHARE SOME MORE!
Knowing times are tight for many, I understand if you can not spare any extra dough... 
So if you DO donate or even if you can't, I ask that you share www.SaveGavin.com to your ENTIRE social network!  Friends, Family, Work, Email, Facebook, LinkedIn, IG, TikTok, Snapchat, CB, Ham Radio!

That one extra share helps increase Gavin's chances to live by just one extra little bit!
DONATE TO "Live Like Roo"
If you do not know me at all and want to make sure your money goes to a deserving Non-Profit,
"Live Like Roo" is the place! This organization provides resources and $$ to families whose pets are going through Cancer treatment!
Sarah Lauch, the founder, heard my story and donated $5,000 towards Gavin's treatment. I could never have moved forward without her!
THANK YOU SARA!
www.livelikeroo.org
You can donate to Live Like Roo on Behalf of "Gavin Ranshaw"
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Morrison, Colorado