Dave Stock

Dave Stock beat cancer twice but faces a $10,000 dental bill. After contracting leukemia and undergoing a bone marrow transplant, Dave's body reacted severely—his skin was the first to suffer, and he soon showed signs of graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), a condition where the new marrow fights the old, creating internal conflict. Chemotherapy had already weakened his teeth, and when his saliva glands failed, dry mouth accelerated decay, leading to teeth breaking while he ate. "It started with one tooth breaking, then another, until they all cracked," Dave recalls, highlighting the toll of his battle with the disease. Never Alone Cancer Foundation supported Dave by purchasing his first mobility scooter, enabling him to share a memorable bike ride with his daughter. As his dental condition worsened and became increasingly painful due to ongoing medical treatments, the foundation also facilitated the dental care he urgently needed, bringing him much-needed relief.