11/16/2020
Dmitry is a 32-year-young Mariner that is currently fighting for his life. For any of you who have had the privilege of spending time with Dmitry, you know that he is a young soul with a heart of gold. His spirit is filled with adventure and love. He is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and has worked on a variety of ocean going vessels over the years making friends and memories from all over the world.
He has had a plethora of challenges thrown at him since he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Multiple Myeloma In 2017. Dmitry has been battling the illness for almost four years. After much treatment (Chemotherapy, Radiation, and Dialysis) he reached a point where he thought he was well enough to return to work in the yachting industry. He persevered through dark times and against all odds returned to sea to follow his dreams, just to have his illness return, sending him back to a hospital bed … once again.
He has recently relocated to Portland Maine from the West Coast, and upon his arrival his cancer has taken a turn for the worst. He has come to a point in this fight where he needs support from his network, the community, and anyone who can relate to his situation. His friends are all young adults that are spread across the country and world. His support network in the northeast is fairly small at the moment and there are only a few key players keeping his ship afloat. He needs all the help and comfort in the world right now.
He is currently renting an apartment down the street from Northern Lights Mercy Hospital receiving chemotherapy treatment. Along with Chemotherapy he is on dialysis three times a week due to his weakening kidneys. Staying alive is a full time job for this young man.
I know there are a lot of people in the greater Portland area and beyond that would love to help Dmitry, but don’t know how. We have organized a few avenues to directly help Dmitry. Welcome to Dmitry’s Life Line!
Ways to Directly help Dmitry
1) Home Made Meals!
If you are in the Greater Portland area and have the ability to chef up something nice for Dmitry we will put you on a rotating list for meals to be delivered to him at his apartment.
2. Dmitry’s Call List
If you are in the area and want to help one of the biggest ways to contribute is to be a helping hand. Dmitry is going to have certain circumstances where he needs to phone a friend for some help, whether it be a ride to the pharmacy or just someone to chat with. Reach out to Tyler Lewis with your contact information and be there for a man in need.
3. Weekly Unboxing events
Dmitry will be opening packages that he receives in the mail via live stream. He has many friends from all over the world so I assume he will be receiving some interesting packages. Put whatever you want in a box and send it his way…. It can be funny, Bizarre, edible, alive, warm, interesting ect…. Contact Tyler Lewis directly for his address.
4. Dmitry’s Life Line GoFundMe
Lastly we have organized a GoFundMe for Dmitry. He has been battling cancer for almost 4 years and hasn’t asked for any financial support from his network (or anything for that matter). He is incredibly selfless, even in such a vulnerable state. As time passes and he progresses further in his fight against cancer he is going to need finances to cover things like Medicine, food, rent, house cleaning, and other bills. His focus needs to be on recovering, not on how he’s going to pay his cell phone bill. Any amount donated is incredibly appreciated and will directly cover Dmitry’s medical needs and comfort measures during this incredibly rough time.
