A benefit will be held April 26 in Clintonville to help an area man recovering from his fourth brain surgery.
The medical bills for Kenneth McCarten, 37, have added up to more than $400,000 since August, when doctors at Shawano Medical Center first discovered he had a 5-inch brain tumor. McCarten had suffered horrendous unexplained headaches for months prior to the diagnosis.
After the tumor was found, McCarten was immediately flown to the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, where he began a fight for his life. He has since undergone more than 30 hours of surgery and many hours of therapy, with many more to go. Months of radiation therapy start this month.
McCarten has lost some peripheral vision and is suffering short-term memory loss. He lives at home with his 11-year-old son and fiancee. He has been unable to work. He does have health insurance but more help is needed.
The benefit will be held at Clintonville Lanes, 250 County Road I. Times have not been announced. Music will be provided by a disc jockey. Raffle prizes include a 50-inch color TV, $500 Kwik Trip gas card and many others. The tickets are $5 each or three for $10. Tickets are available by calling Joanna Davies, McCarten’s sister, at 715-460-3119 or at the door.
Donations can also be deposited to the Kenneth J. McCarten Benefit account at Fox Communities Credit Union. Funds will be used to help pay for past and future medical expenses and living expenses.
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