Thank you for visiting our page! Dave is undergoing treatment for Stage 3 esophageal cancer, and the journey has brought significant financial impact to Dave and Judy. Dave and Judy are originally from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. For many years, Dave and Judy raised their family in the Apple Valley community, then after retiring, they bought a small hobby farm in Taylors Falls, MN where they worked tirelessly to completely renovate the farmhouse and grounds. They quickly formed strong ties in the Taylors Falls area, where they were participants in many local activities and events. In 2024, they moved to the Montgomery area to be closer to family. Dave and Judy have settled themselves into the Montgomery area, and enjoy spending time with their son, Jim Ficek, and his wife Jaclyn. They are also often found socializing with friends and neighbors at The American Bar in Montgomery. Dave is a former restaurant chef, and retired construction worker. Dave dedicated over 30 years of his life in the construction industry. Wherever Dave and Judy reside, everyone who knows them will attest to their love and commitment to the friends and community that surround them. Now, we’re asking for your help to allow them to continue to do that, without the financial burden that cancer brings with it. We kindly ask you to consider donating to this effort through the Venmo link on this page, or by attending one of the upcoming benefits we have planned. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Currently, we're focusing efforts on cash donations through Venmo, or by attending one of the upcoming benefits. If you prefer to donate a gift card, please consider gasolene gift cards to help offset travel expenses to/from appointments in Rochester and Mankato.