Friends have rallied in support of a local man who has been living with liver failure for many years and is now in hospital until a transplant becomes available.
Darrell Tkatchuk has been hospitalized and endured many treatments and procedures over the years. But this time, his doctors have sent him to a hospital in Edmonton, where he will be as long as it takes to become the recipient of a new liver.
His wife Sheila and three young children have been by his side through it all and the expense of being away from home to be with Darrell is significant, so friends and family have been raising money to help.
A fundraising event has been planned for Friday, June 19, at the Northland Power Curling Centre in North Battleford where there will be live and silent auctions and a chance to win prizes.
Organizers hope to attract a large crowd, and have planned for a DJ and a midnight lunch. There will also be a cash bar.
Tickets are $30 and available by advance from Curtis Simon 306-481-6575, Charlie Smith 306-441-5492, Vince Tkatchuk 306-481-6195 or Terri Rowley 306-441-2677.
A Go Fund Me site is also up and running for the Tkatchuk family.
