Michael Treinen, who suffers from Acute Myeloid Leukemia, is getting a little help from his friends at the Kurt O’Brien Foundation (KOBF), a charitable organization dedicated to educating children and young adults about cancer prevention and healthy living. The organization, founded last year by the CEO of OB Cos./Simply Self Storage, is helping to raise awareness for Michael’s cause.
 
Michael beat the cancer in December but went into relapse in January. He is now in need of a bone-marrow transplant but is at his lifetime limit for insurance. His family needs to raise $500,000 by April 3. For more information about Michael including photos and a journal of his experience, visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/michaeltreinen. Donations can be sent directly to the family at:
 
Michael Treinan Medical Trust Fund
c/o Sid Loomis
Harris Bank
107 W. Logan St.
Noblesville, IN 46060

The KOBF was founded in September 2007 by cancer survivor Kurt O’Brien. The organization provides educational materials to help children understand the causes and treatments of the various forms of the disease and provide a positive influence for avoiding related risks.