Another Hospital Stay

At this point, Clark hates going to the hospital. He will often hold back telling the Dr's certain symptoms if he thinks they will tell him he needs to come in. Clark has been in severe pain for the past week. He developed a blood clot in his arm at the site of his picc so they removed it and put it in his other arm. It felt better for a day but then pain started in that arm also. I asked him if it felt like the first arm did to know if it was a blood clot or maybe something else. He said, "It feels like a knife is stabbed all the way through my arm, and just staying in there. It was only stabbing half way through in the other arm."

After days of minimal movement and symptoms not improving, I suggested, then insisted that we go to the ER. Clark declined. Bishop Sampson came over to help me convince him . . . or carry him out of needed. I couldn't do that by myself. Clark felt fevered to the touch and said he would go in if he saw the numbers on the thermometer. He has been told that anytime he has a fever over 100.4 it is considered emergency. Clark's temp was 103.1. He threw a bag together, the bishop gave him a blessing, and we left. One part that stood out to me in the blessing is that he said that Clark has more trials to go through here, but he will be blessed with strength and desire to go through them. At first I was disappointed to hear that he will have more trials but I think the key word is "HERE". Also, the strength and desire are much needed right now.
We went to American Fork Emergency hoping they could solve it there without having to go up north. We weren't so lucky. They gave him saline, a dose of antibodies, some pain meds, and sent us to the U. Clark was admitted at 4:00AM and soon after I headed home.

He was in the hospital until Wednesday. He said they didn't do much with him the whole time he was there. He continued to receive antibodies, infusions, and pain meds. They removed his picc and have to just wait for the blood clots to go away. I asked how he can get blood clots when his platelets are so low. There are other components of the blood, like proteins, that can also cause clots. They cannot give him blood thinners for obvious reasons.Mom, Loy, and two unexpected visitors - Grandpa and Wishbone, made the long trip out battling a winter storm and driving through the night. They picked Clark up on their way through. While at the hospital they saw many of people from our long stay over the summer including Marie, Susan, Dr. Schwartz, and Dr. Hudson.

Super Clark on KSL

Man denied transplant because of insurance cap policy

May 6th, 2010 @ 6:14pm By John Daley

SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Friends and family are getting organized to help a man from Saratoga Springs who is afflicted with a rare disease.

His situation is complicated by the fact he's maxed out on his lifetime insurance coverage, and he isn't sure Medicaid will cover much-needed bone marrow treatment.

Many employers place a cap on lifetime insurance coverage. But what happens if you get sick and your costs exceed that number?

Clark Kimble had a good job, with insurance, with a cell tower construction company. Then last summer he came down with a rare virus and needed a life-saving liver transplant and multiple surgeries.

The cost exceeded his lifetime insurance limit.

"Humana, you know, they've been great, but there's a $2 million lifetime max with my transplants," Kimble said. "I've had 18 surgeries, all the transfusions."

Humana couldn't officially discuss Kimble's case, but said, "Depending on the product an employer purchases from Humana, an insurance policy may have a maximum lifetime benefit."

Now on Medicaid, Kimble needs a bone marrow transplant. He says he's been denied twice by Medicaid because it's considered a risky procedure.

"There's no price on life, is what I keep saying. That's what everyone says. But it's like, how can they say you're 24, you have a life ahead of you still. It's very frustrating," Kimble said.

The state agency that determines eligibility says Kimble missed a deadline to apply for social security disability, which is needed to pay for further treatment.

"He has until the end of the month that he can go visit social security, apply for the disability benefit and provide verification," said Dave Lewis, communications director of the Utah Department of Workforce Services. "We can reopen the case, no loss in coverage."

In the meantime, family and friends are rallying around the guy they call Super Clark, putting up a blog, raising money and urging Medicaid to cover the bone marrow procedure.

Kimble's sister Kristin Purles said, "We get e-mails and comments on the blog and texts and phone calls regularly saying how much he has changed people's lives, and they don't even know him personally."

Federal health reform will get rid of that lifetime limit. Kimble and his family are appealing Medicaid's decision. They say his whole medical team will be making the case on his behalf for the bone marrow transplant at a hearing next week.

Super Clark in the News - KSL 6:00 PM MST

KSL is doing story on Clark and his situation tonight on KSL Channel 5. KSL will run the story on the 6:00 evening news. Don't miss it. If you don't have access to the channel, we'll post some video for all to see. Thanks for the support.

Pain, Pain Go Away . . .

. . . Come again NEVER!

This has been a tough week for Clark. He said he has been in the most pain he's had since he got out of the hospital. His incision has been hurting a lot, he's recovering from the bone marrow biopsy, and he has severe pain in his arm at the site of his line. Any one of these would be tough to deal with but all three together is unmanageable. But like a super hero, Clark is managing . . . without pain meds. For the first time, I saw Clark break down. He cried and told me that he's sick of this lifestyle and hates that he can't do anything or go anywhere without getting diseases. I told him that anyone would be fed up with it by now, especially when there's no end in sight. It has to be a lot to deal with.

We spent the day between the Huntsman and the U today. His doctors are doing all the preliminary testing they can to prepare for the BMT. Last week he had an echo, EKG, Pulmonary function test, and a bone marrow biopsy. They want to keep all their information up to date as they are building a case for the Medicaid trial so he often meets with his doctors for updates. Today they took an ultrasound of his picc line and found a blood clot which is causing all the pain and numbness. They removed the line and put it in the other arm. Hopefully he will find some relief.

Clark receiving his IVs in the car on our drive up to the Huntsman. Once again, our very high tech medical equipment and techniques are at work.

Keeping the kids entertained for hours on end can be a challenge. We were thankful to find books and toys in one waiting room.

The site of Clark's previous picc line. It is discolored, swollen, and hard to the touch. As well as so painful that Clark cannot use or even move his arm, and it often causes him to be nauseated.

All better! And so pretty!

B-E A-G-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E!

"Be aggressive

Got to be aggressive

B-E A-G-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E"

This cheer that I used to do back in the day (yes I was a cheerleader once upon a time) has come to my mind every time I hung up the phone today, talking with one more person about what we can do, and that has been a lot of times. Many people are on the move, on the phone, and on the net trying to get this tree shakin'. We cannot sit idly by and do nothing. Clark got a letter in the mail that said his hearing for the Medicaid appeal is scheduled for May 13. This is already an answer to prayer as we were originally told it would be a whole month away. In the meantime, letters have been written to send to congressmen, TV and radio stations, and many others. Good Morning America has a Living the Dream contest to which many entries were submitted on Clark's behalf. KSFY and KeloLand in South Dakota, Bill Gephardt and KSL of Utah, and many congressmen already have or plan to be notified. Hopefully this gets some attention, and some action.




A powerful, beautiful letter was written by a member of Clark's singles ward. Please click here to read it, and if you choose to, you can also print it and send it to whomever you think could help.

To Senator Orrin G. Hatch:

SENATOR,

I HAVE A NEPHEW, CLARK KIMBLE, THAT LIVES IN UTAH THAT HAS UNDERGONE AN UNBELIEVABLE ORDEAL WITH A LIVER TRANSPLANT, THIRTEEN SURGERIES, AND NOW THE NEED FOR A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT AT AGE 25 AND IS BEING DENIED BY MEDICAID. MEDICAID IS PAYING $44,000 PER MONTH FOR BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS AND YET DENIES THE BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT THAT COULD ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE BLOOD. COULD YOUR OFFICE PLEASE MAKE AN INQUIRY IN CLARK'S BEHALF? PLEASE CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT http://superclarkkimble.blogspot.com THAT TELLS THE STORY OF THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF CLARK'S ORDEAL..

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

ROGER GROFF

Miracles Are In Progress

When life is great we often over look the things in this world that are true miracles. Only the hand of the Lord could make them possible. Like the lyrics to the song that is playing tells us of a few of those miracles. When we are in earnest need of a miracle such as we are experiencing in Clark's case. It will be a miracle if Doctors will be able to convince Medicaid into approval of Clark's BMT which is in urgent need. That miracle is in progress! Clark received a letter from Medicaid that they will have a hearing with his Doctors on May 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM MST. I feel its a miracle that the third hearing with Medicaid, which originally was expected to be set for a month or more, has now been cut in half. Prayers are being answered. When we have done all we can, the Lord will allow us to stand still, while He puts his arm forth.

Doctrine and Covenants 123:17 reads, ". . . let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed."

Ordinary Miracle by Sarah McLachlan

It's not that usual when everything is beautiful
It's just another ordinary miracle today
The sky knows when it's time to snow
You don't need to teach a seed to grow
It's just another ordinary miracle today
Life is like a gift they say
Wrapped up for you everyday
Open up and find a way
To give some of your own
Isn't it remarkable?
Like every time a raindrop falls
It's just another ordinary miracle today
Birds in winter have their fling
And always make it home by spring
It's just another ordinary miracle today
When you wake up everyday
Please don't throw your dreams away
Hold them close to your heart
Cause we are all a part
Of the ordinary miracle
Ordinary miracle
Do you want to see a miracle?
Its seems so exceptional

Things just work out after all

It's just another ordinary miracle today
The sun comes up and shines so bright
It disappears again at night
It's just another ordinary miracle today
It's just another ordinary miracle today

Someone Needs You!

So many people have asked what they can do to help. When Clark had his Liver Transplant we asked people to begin donating blood, and you did. It has had a tremendous impact in personal lives as well as to the Red Cross across the Nation. Please continue to do so. Now as we research and feel the desperation of Clark needing a Bone Marrow Transplant we again learn of a need for donors. This is a time when you can give life without loosing your own. We are so thankful in our case, that Clark has two brothers that both match. But what if they didn't? What if we were looking for someone like you? There are many Clark Kimble families who need you. Please consider becoming a bone marrow donor!

PS Check out the little boy's shirt at the beginning of the video.

Home again, Home again, Jiggity Jig!

Clark was able to come home from the hospital yesterday. In good spirits, he told Bruce and Illa that all he has is E coli this time. "Oh, is that all?!" He does have Acenetobactor virus too, although serious, he has had that one before. Doctors aren't too worried about either because they caught them quickly but he needs to receive two different IV antibodies to fight them. The schedule is a little rough. He receives them at 6AM, noon, 6PM, and midnight for 2 weeks. It takes about 15 minutes to hook everything up, an hour for them to run, and another 10 minutes to disconnect. Makes for a long night. He has a slight loss of appetite and makes several trips to the bathroom from all the extra fluids but is feeling well overall. While in the hospital he enjoyed watching the Jazz game with Logan, Aaron, and Grayden.

Speaking of appetite . . . A favorite from childhood are peanut butter and cheese sandwiches which Clark has been eating at home lately. He also requested one from the Huntsman for lunch one day. They asked, "What kind of cheese would you like?" and brought it right up. I took a shake down to Clark this morning with lots of good stuff in it - banana, strawberries, orange juice, carrot juice, lots of spinach, omega oils, honey, and vanilla. When he asked me what kind of shake it was, I thought it was because he didn't like it. Instead he said it was really good.

One of the viruses that Clark has is very serious. I was worried about the babies but the doctors said that people with healthy immune systems should be ok. He warned to use extra good hygiene, be careful and clean in the bathroom, and to avoid sick people because both are at risk. They said that regular hand soap is best and antibacterial soap is not recommended because it also kills the good bacteria. He also said to wash cans and jugs that we bring home from the grocery store. Clark said it would be easier to go raw! He can't do any gardening, needs to avoid crowds, and cannot use public pools or hot tubs ever!

Nurse Kristin is back and as good as ever. The doctors wanted to make sure I came to the hospital so they could show me how to run the IVs. Clark and I both told them that we had done it before so they didn't go through any instructions. Clark's meds were delivered to the house and when he opened the box to find an IV pole, we knew we were in trouble. The IVs before were little pressurized bulbs and all you had to do was hook them up and they ran themselves. These ones are real IVs with tubes, and clamps, and regulators, and I don't even know what the other parts are for or even called. Clark and I read the instructions very carefully and several times. We figured something out that works and Clark is still alive but I'm anxious for Susan to come on Monday. So far I've pulled the tube from the IV bag and antibodies went spilling down my arms and back, we release the trapped air from the tube by running some into an empty pop can, and drained the antibodies completely when some blood backed into the tubing. Scary! He's probably more at risk with his life in my hands than with the viruses.

That's a lot of IV's in his fridge.

40 Day Fast

As many of you know, Medicaid denied Clark a bone marrow transplant twice. Their only reasoning is that it's too risky. It is true that it is very risky in Clark's particular situation but without the BMT his condition is fatal. The doctors plan to have a hearing to appeal their decision but this will not be for another month.

Clark desperately needs a Bone Marrow Transplant. As I write this he is in the Huntsman Center again. He has and will contract anything and everything he comes across and it is wreaking havoc on his system. He continues to be infused with 2-4 units of blood products weekly. In the meantime, he is sick! He sleeps all day, gets petechiae rashes, severe headaches, bacteria and viruses, has low or no appetite, and aches and pains which have all become a way of life for him. But with the BMT it wouldn't have to be.

The scripture in Doctrine and Covenants 123:17 comes to mind, ". . . let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed." There isn't much that we can do at this time. But we can pray, and we can fast. I'm not asking you to fast for 40 days. Rather, during this time, at least one person will be fasting each day, creating a continuous 40 days of fasting for Clark. We ask that you pray that Clark will receive the treatment he needs and have a full recovery.

The first day of the fast will be this Sunday, April 25th. The fast will continue for 40 days, ending on Thursday, June 3rd.

Ether 12:12 For if there be no faith among the children of men, God can do no miracle among them; wherefore, he showed not himself until after their faith.

DENIED!?! Again HOSPITALIZED!! Again

Dr. Parker had a conference call with Medicaid yesterday. I'm not sure on the details of the conversation but I know that they denied the BMT again! The doctors are going to push this into a hearing but that will not take place for another month. As urgent as this is, Medicaid is backed up and cannot get to this any sooner. In the meantime, Dr. Boyer and Dr. Parker are in close contact with each other and are exploring other avenues to get going with the transplant. They are moving forward with as much treatment and preliminary testing, such as organ functions, performance status and labs, that they can do in preparation for the BMT so that when they get the word go, they can GO! From there, things will move forward very quickly. First and foremost, Clark needs to get over these viruses and bacteria he keeps getting. They cannot start anything until he is rid of them.

Clark was admitted to the Huntsman again yesterday because his blood test came back positive for a bacteria. He has one in his lungs which is an older one, and another in his blood which is new. Clark doesn't have a fever and feels well. At first they were unsure of what exact organism it was but knew that it was class Gram-negative which is concerning. They suspected it could have been from the plasma infusion. This is the most frequent complication with plasma transfusions as plasma cannot be stored at a cold temperature. It must be stored at room temperature but is supposed to be used within a certain time frame to avoid bacterias from developing. Well, more testing was done and results came back which identified the organism as E coli. It is not from plasma and he could have come in contact with this anywhere. They said it is easily treated with a 14 day antibiotic.

Last but not least, there were also signs of the Acinetobacter virus again. They will look into this more to determine if he does have it or not and decide treatment or discharge from there. Acinetobacter is a tough virus so we're hoping he doesn't have it!

Red Cross Luncheon

Each year the Red Cross holds a luncheon to show appreciation for businesses, organizations, or groups who host blood drives. This year they asked Clark to be their poster child and to speak at the luncheon. He humbly declined but nominated me to speak for him.

When we arrived, there were many who were anxious to meet Clark and shake his hand. Anita, of the Red Cross, warned me that her entire office has become very attached to Clark and feels as though they know him personally through the blog.

There were about 70 people there. A couple Eagle scouts were recognized for blood drives they had organized as their project. Another man was recognized for having recently donated his 14th gallon of blood! That's a goal I hope I can reach!

Both Anita and David Sickich spoke prior to me and they were emotional so it was a tough place for me to start. I tried to keep it short and sweet as I knew people needed to get back to work and such. I told a bit about Clark's history, his liver transplant, and now need for a BMT. I said that he has been dubbed a superhero but it is people like them who give the superheros out there their power. There were a few crying eyes and I know many were touched by Clark's story.

Afterward, a man came up to me and handed me a business card. He was emotional and his words were few and choked. He said that he wants me to send him Clark's story and he will try to get him nominated for Thursday's Hero. I'm not familiar with this but all you Sportsbeat Sunday watchers will know that this is a BYU program where they recognize real heroes and they get to meet the team and it is sometimes on TV.

Overall this was a great experience and a good opportunity. I know that Clark would trade all of this for good health in a heartbeat so the most we can do is share his story and hopefully some good will come of it.

Clark, Anita and Brittany from the Red Cross, and Kristin

Medical Record Novel

Many have asked how many units of blood Clark has received in all. It's such a large number that we cannot even estimate what how much it is. The hospital doesn't have one place where they have this number either but said it would be in his medical records, which Clark called to request. A packet arrived in the mail, about three inches thick, and a bill for $104. My mom had it copied and bound for $25 and was up until 2AM reading through it. She said that much of it was in medical terms and over her head but still very interesting to read. She learned some things that she didn't know before. Things the doctors didn't come right out and tell us. Or maybe they did tell us but in a more gentle way than the candid truth recorded in the records. The transplant alone takes up 10 pages. One of the things we learned that while we celebrated and danced at news of a successful transplant finished, the doctors recorded in his chart that he was returned to SICU in critical condition.

DENIED!?!

Clark was at a routine appointment at the Huntsman when one of the nurses came in and told Clark that Medicaid had denied the Bone Marrow Transplant. Both Clark and the doctor were surprised by this. The letter that came in the mail said that statistics show a 75% survival rate for the first year and a 55% survival rate for the first 3 years. I guess they didn't like those statistics. We don't either!

The question we have is who are they to judge the risk involved. They aren't doctors. And they certainly don't know Clark. Dr. Sussman said to Clark, "Do you know how I know that you're a survivor? . . . Because you survived the Acinetobacter virus." And he survived this at his lowest I might add. This same virus is going around among the troops in Afghanistan right now and there are many dieing from it.

If it's a matter of cost, it can't be much cheaper to pay for the $11,000 worth of infusions he receives weekly. Clark receives the most infusions of anyone at American Fork hospital. It's also not cheap to cover the cost of the expensive pills he has take now to eliminate the built up levels of iron in his system. When you receive blood, your body uses all it's components but the iron has no place to go. A normal healthy person uses their blood over 120 days. A normal infusion will last 60 days. And then there's Clark. He is going through blood within a week. Also not cheap to pay for the regular hospital stays, antibodies, and treatment he has each time he contracts a new virus or bacteria.

So what do we do now? Three of Clark's doctors plan to make an appeal and get them to accept the procedure. They have never had to do this before but are confident that Medicaid will change their minds. Clark told the Bishop about this, he talked to the Stake President, and if they have to they will take it all the way up to President Monson. There is a possibility that the church can negotiate with the Huntsman Center for a reduced price and then cover the cost. We have also talked about writing letters to congressmen, news stations, and even Oprah.

My mom, Wyatt, Loy, and Blake drove out to Utah in hopes of attending the hearing. Unfortunately it was postponed until next week but it was good to see them anyway. We had a fun and busy time with them and hope they will be making the trip again very soon for the BMT. My mom plans to bring Wyatt out, then stay during the few weeks he's needed out here in preparation for the transplant.

Receiving the BMT is Clark's only hope right now. Yes, it is risky but without it there is a 0% survival rate. The doctors have now said that he URGENTLY needs the BMT.

Mom's sister Loy and her husband own their own semi. Being the serving sister Loy is, she told mom she'd get them to Utah in their semi so mom would have no cost and they could make money in doing so. Loy was able to get freight to haul to Green River, Wyoming on their way out. Then Loy found freight to haul back to Minnesota which they picked that up right in Orem, Utah, just 15 miles from my home.

This is Blake, Loy's son. He was the main driver and the only one with a CDL but Loy took the while he slept. While Blake drove, Wyatt took shotgun, while Loy drove, mom took shotgun. Mom said it was one of the most wonderful and fun trips she has been on. It was comfortable and easy to get sleep in the nice rig they drive.

Mom and Wyatt on their trip to Utah in VanDyke's Semi. We hoped the Bone Marrow Transplant would be accpeted and that Wyatt would be admitted into the hopsital to begin the BMT. Instead they cut their trip short and headed back to South Dakota to work so they didn't use their "time off" up before its needed later.

Serving Time

Clark had been feeling well for quite awhile when he came down with a fever yesterday. I could tell just by looking at him when he came up for breakfast that he didn't feel well. He said he had a really bad headache, his joints ached, he had a slight fever, and felt nauseous at times. He didn't want to tell anyone because he dreaded being admitted again. He had hopes of going home to South Dakota for Easter and the timing of this would not fit in his schedule. When his labs came in he was told to go immediately to the hospital for an infusion. I dropped him off and didn't even make it all the way home when he called to say they were admitting him to the Huntsman and transporting him by ambulance. Clark said that he talked to the EMT's about the game Call of Duty on the ride up. Once there, he walked himself in along side the EMT's and was mistaken for one of them when a nurse asked who they were there to pick up.

Turns out that his CMV had flared up again so they gave him lots of antibodies and several infusions. By the next morning he was feeling fine again and spent the next couple days watching TV and wishing to leave. They had to run several other tests to make sure they were negative and did an ultrasound and X-Ray of his liver. All looked great.

He served his time and four days later he was discharged. Kellen and I went to St. George for Easter and were worried about leaving Clark alone. Many stepped in to help. Of course the Bishop didn't miss a beat. He and his wife brought over meals, called and texted to check in, and even had him over with their family for Easter Supper.

Blood Drive

Nicole with her two kids came down from Wyoming to donate.

The Blood Drive was a huge success. They said that people were lined up all morning long. I over heard one guy say, "This is the real deal. It's like in the movies when there's a disaster and they need blood from everyone." That's how many people were there. The Red Cross started turning people away because they were getting too back up and they ran out of supplies. Dave, along with many others, organized the drive and helped create the award named in Clark's honor that will be given to the ward with the most members to donate.

People Clark has never seen before greeted him like he was a celebrity, jumping up from their seats to shake his hand as soon as they heard his name. Clark was flattered yet overwhelmed as his humility got the best of him.

The award reads: "Clark Kimble was diagnosed with acute liver failure on July 30, 2009. Due to numerous surgeries and ongoing treatment, Clark has received over 300 units of blood or plasma. There are many "Clark Kimbles" in our world today that need this Gift of Life.

Jesus Christ has granted us this life sustaining substance and has spilled his own for the redemption of mankind. Can't we too give a little back to help those who need it the most?

Donate blood to the American Red Cross . . . Give the Gift of Life

This award is given by the Lehi Jordan Stake and the American Red Cross on behalf of Clark Kimble for the most units of blood donated by a single ward."
Click on image to enlarge.

Updates

So it's been awhile. Overall, Clark is doing great. A few exciting updates -

One of the biggest blessings in this whole experience aside from survival of course is that he has been accepted by Medicaid. Clark surpassed his $2 million lifetime maximum long, long ago. The bone marrow transplant is estimated at $500,000 and the total keeps climbing. Thankfully Medicaid is retroactive back to August 2009, and is long-term through November 2011.

Most of the preliminary testing has been done so we thought that once he was approved for Medicaid, that the BMT would soon follow. It's been over three weeks! The Huntsman says they are waiting for approval from Medicaid and hope to hear from them soon. In the meantime, he receives regular infusions of blood and platelets. Susan, Clark's home health nurse comes out every Monday and Thursday to draw labs but Clark can always tell when he needs an infusion without even knowing the numbers. His platelets have fallen down to as low as 3. He gets Petechiae all over, even on his tongue, and recently, a hematoma on his side that was quite painful. He feels so much better when he's tanked up.

Larson Towers has offered that he could come in to "work" if he feels up to it. They are behind on paper work, all of which Clark knows how to do from being crew chief. It's great for Clark because he can get out of the house, be social, productive, and stimulated.

As for how he passes his time - sleeping, playing Xbox, entertaining Willow, attending church and activities, work, sorting through bills and mail, on the phone sorting through bills, at the hospital receiving infusions, and sleeping.

We all have spring fever and are enjoying the few days of warm weather we've had. Especially Clark since he always seems to be cold. He did mention the other day that with the warm weather coming on, and spending more time outside, that means he needs to invest in some sunscreen!

The concert and the blood drive both went well and were a lot of fun. Thank you to all of you who supported us at these events. I'm waiting for pictures, then will post all about it!

Blood Drive

Lehi Jordan River Stake is hosting a blood drive this Saturday, March 13th, from 9-2 at the Stake Center (2300 W 300 S). This will be one of four blood drives to be held throughout this year, each being a contest between the wards for the most member's to donate. A plaque has been created in Clark's honor and will be given to each winning ward, and one to the single's ward for the last blood drive where Anita from Red Cross said the most blood was donated from anywhere she's ever worked. We have seen and continue to see the life saving blood Clark has needed throughout this whole time. Everyone is welcome to donate even if you are not a member of this stake.

Let's break that record!

See you there!

We're on The Zoo

The LiveR Die Charity Concert was noticed by one of Utah's top radio stations, 97.1, under their "Help if you can" section, and was announced on their very popular morning show, "The Morning Zoo."

Cottonmouth Clothing at Concert

Premium Skate Shirts from Utah's own
Cottonmouth Clothing Company

Originally $20
Will be sold at Muse Music at a
discounted price of $5
with all proceeds to benefit Clark.

Check out their designs at www.cottonmouthco.com.

LiveR Die Concert Giveaways!

A local charity, Power in 1,
will be giving away 50 free t-shirts to the first 50 people
at the LiveR Die Concert this Saturday!

Also, they are giving away autographed volleyballs and raffling off a basketball signed by the
BYU basketball team.

If you didn't have enough reasons to go before,
now you sure do!