MINNEAPOLIS — The family of a 13-year-old cancer patient who fled Minnesota with his mother because they objected to chemotherapy are using the Internet to raise money for expenses that could mount as he restarts the therapy today.
Attorney Calvin Johnson said Wednesday he understands the Hauser family has health insurance, but he set up a Web site — dannyhauser.com — because insurance would not cover legal bills and alternative medicines for Daniel Hauser’s illness.
Daniel has Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He received a single treatment of chemotherapy in February, but stopped after enduring the harsh side effects. The family preferred natural healing practices.
The Hausers have eight children, and the family is feeling financial and emotional pressure, the attorney said.
"Things are really, really tight for this family,” Johnson said.
He said he had no estimate of the family’s legal or medical bills. Money raised by the Web site will go to the family but will not be tax-deductible.
by the associated press
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