#FightLikeLukas

Thank you for visiting #FightLikeLukas! This GoFundMe is set up on behalf of Jessie Simmons and Rob Pinkley for their 5 year old son, Lukas Simmons, and their family. 

Lukas was taken to the local emergency room on Friday, October 16, 2020 for fever, bruising, and soreness. After blood work, it was discovered that Lukas's platelets were extremely low and his white blood cell count was extremely high. The doctors decided to transport Lukas via ambulance to Children's Hospital in St. Louis (2 hours away from home). 

It was there, around 1:30am, October 17, 2020, that the doctors delivered the news to Lukas's parents that he has Leukemia. It was determined they would immediately start a blood transfusion to get his platelet count up (which had dropped even lower since the previous test), then later on in the day decide which type of Leukemia he has and start chemotherapy Monday, October 19, 2020. 

Later that day, it was determined that Lukas has Type B Leukemia (which apparently is the better of the two types). The plan to start chemotherapy Monday is still in place, and no surgery or radiation will be needed. He will also have a bone marrow biopsy and spinal type very soon. Lukas will be in the hospital for 2-3 weeks as of right now.

Jessie and Rob have 4 other children between the two of them that will be at home during this time. Jessie has two full time jobs, and Rob owns his own business making fantastic works of art out of wood. However, with them being two hour away from home and family, neither of them will be able to work during this time to provide for their family. 

It is our hope to be able to raise enough money for lodging, gas money, food, and ALL bills while their little family undergoes this hardship. We know that our God is a mighty God and he will provide!! Thank you for taking time out of your day to support this magnificent family!