Otto Update

Otto's Fundraiser at Shine on 10/21.
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Otto went into surgery this morning at 7:30 a.m. at St. Lukes Hospital. Here's the latest update from Random Lee Kind:

Otto is out of surgery but deeper in the woods. The tumor they took out was the size of an orange and showed serious signs of spreading. The doctors removed the lymph nodes around the liver and biopsied the surrounding tissue. Either way he is expected to need the most aggressive forms of treatment.

Your thoughts and prayers have meant so much to him and he is up to the challenge of fighting this. Julie reminded me of the friends she has that have bounced back from fatal diagnosis and one key thing is LOVE. He’s received love, well wishes and donations from all over the planet. Keep it coming!

He IS NOT ready for visiters just yet and you can leave him a message on his cell or on the BURNcast Hotline at (775) 363-5861. I’ve been printing his emails at Otto@ottoschutt.com for him to read. You can also leave comments here.

Here’s how you can help:

• Let him know you are on his team. Notes, photos, and well wishes help. E-mails, voice mail, BURNcast messages. I need a few people to help with photo books we are putting together.
• Donate through PayPal. Chemo is expensive. People have sent from $20 to $3,000. Every gift has come from love and every dollar helps.
  
  
  
  
  
• If you have no cash please volunteer. I need help coordinating meals, baby-sitting, and helping Indra. We need DJs, help with fund raisers, ideas, and for you to spread the word. Brasstax, Om Records and the Space Cowboys have started making plans.

Stay Strong My Brother!