Life changed overnight for Nick Stram, a 20-year-old in St. Cloud, Minnesota. On December 15, 2013, he had emergency surgery–doctors removed a 5-pound mass from his abdomen.
It turned out to be Desmoplastic Round Cell Sarcoma, an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Nick is a newlywed, married only six months ago. He works as a personal trainer, but doesn’t have health insurance. Because of his illness, he and his wife have both had to reduce their work hours to make time for doctor’s appointments and potential life-saving treatments.
The net result? Money is running out.
To help defray mounting medical costs, Provident Metals is releasing a special edition round–the Nick Stram Fit 2 Fight Cancer 1 oz Silver Round.
All proceeds from the sale of this round will directly benefit Nick and his family.
This is more than a tragic story. For Provident Metals founder and president Joseph Merrick, this is personal. Creating this round is a way for Provident Metals to give back and pay tribute to this inspiring young person.
Desmoplastic small cell sarcoma is a terrifying disease. It mostly affects boys and young men, and attacks the soft tissue in the abdomen, including the spleen, liver, spinal cord, intestines, and other soft tissues. Tragically, the prognosis is poor, and treatment is intense. We at Provident Metals want to do all we can to help Nick and his family as he undergoes treatment to fight this disease.
When you buy this round, you are buying mercy and hope for a young family just starting out–and getting yourself a piece of silver for your collection as well.
Thank you for your generosity.
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