A community quick to give when they found out a neighbor was diagnosed with cancer.
Nathan Compo is a senior at Roscommon High School and has been diagnosed with Testicular Cancer.
Roscommon's first instinct was to help Nathan and his family in any way they could.
The 17-year-old found out about the cancer in February. His fellow Roscommon basketball players and the entire student body rallied around him.
This week he visited a doctor in Indianapolis who helped cure Lance Armstrong. Nathan will be undergoing generic chemotherapy that the Indianapolis doctor came out with. Nathan will find out tomorrow if he starts chemotherapy on Monday, right now he has stage 2 cancer.
A Roscommon High School teacher is trying to raise $500 by next Friday for the Compo family and if she does she will shave her head. The school will be hosting an alumni basketball game between Grayling and Roscommon and a spaghetti dinner on April 13.
Dave Smith's Barber Shop in Roscommon is also having a fundraiser on April 8th from 12:00-6:00 pm. All proceeds from haircuts will be donated to the Compo family.
9&10's Katie Boomgaard and photojournalist Jeff Blevins talked with the community about what they are doing to raise money to help Nathan through his cancer battle.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:55:13 GMT
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Monday, May 20 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:11:17 GMT
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
Monday, May 20 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:18:13 GMT
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:53:38 GMT
Police say a man is dead after breaking into a home and stabbing a mother and her son. The incident happened in Alpena Township earlier this morning. Officers say the man left the scene after the stabbing
Police say a man is dead after breaking into a home and stabbing a mother and her son. The incident happened in Alpena Township earlier this morning. Officers say the man left the scene after the stabbing
Monday, May 20 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:49:29 GMT
Members of the military who enlisted in Michigan can now get their hunting and fishing licenses for free. The DNR announced the offer today. To qualify, you have to be active duty, and been a Michigan
Members of the military who enlisted in Michigan can now get their hunting and fishing licenses for free. The DNR announced the offer today. To qualify, you have to be active duty, and been a Michigan
Monday, May 20 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:10:59 GMT
The storms we saw today around northern Michigan pale in comparison to those felt over the last 2 days across the midwest and central plains. Storms ripped through 5 states yesterday and into today,
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
At least 7 of those reported deaths are children.
The death toll is expected to rise.
Stay tuned for continuing coverage on this story.
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:30:13 GMT
A storm that hit Mecosta County's Rodney only lasted a few minutes, but what the storm brought was quite a surprise. Hail the size of golf balls fell onto the town, covering lawns as if it had snowed,
A storm that hit Mecosta County's Rodney only lasted a few minutes, but what the storm brought was quite a surprise. Hail the size of golf balls fell onto the town, covering lawns as if it had snowed,
Monday, May 20 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:53:15 GMT
Severe weather is slamming northern Michigan, bringing hail, heavy rain and howling winds. Right now, parts of northern Michigan are under severe thunderstorm warnings and watches, while others are being
Severe weather is slamming northern Michigan, bringing hail, heavy rain and howling winds. Right now, parts of northern Michigan are under severe thunderstorm warnings and watches, while others are being
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