[Dixielandjazz] Update on Don 11/20

[Don Gumpert]

Subject: Update on Don 11/20


> Dear Friends,
> Don is scheduled for surgery on January 3 to remove the left kidney,
> recuperation time is about 4-6 weeks and then he will start on treatments,
> probably Interleukin2.  As mentioned before, neither chemo nor radiation
can
> be done because of the location of the tumors in his lungs.
> Rosie's/Pensacola and the Pensacola Jazz Society are coordinating an event
> on December 15 to establish a music scholarship in Don's name at one of
the
> colleges in Pensacola (if  I've already mentioned this, excuse me - I'm a
> bit tired!).  Too bad most of you don't live close enough to attend, it
> should be a good afternoon with lots of great music.  Three of our
grandsons
> want to play - the bass and guitar players should be okay but, don't know
> about the french horn player who is classically trained, it'll be
> interesting.
> Think good thoughts and, we're still hoping for even a small miracle.
> Love,
> Sandy Gumpert
>