Friends of Glen Mock

Friends,

A friend and fellow CLA member, Glen Mock  is facing a devastating life’s challenge and we have formed a group we’ve named Friends of Glen Mock to help Glen and Connie through this tough time.  Would you please read the information below and help if you can.  But also, very importantly, send on to others by email, Facebook or whatever method you use for social media.  Maybe if we can reach as many people as can, we all can make a difference. 

Thanks,

David Wright

“You’ve got cancer.” 

Those three words will change your life.

Once told this, a person’s life is altered forever. Some people through medical intervention and treatment do overcome this disease – others are not so fortunate.  

Glen Mock heard those words from his doctor in April of this year when he was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. After immediate surgery which removed 2 ½ feet of his colon, gall bladder, part of his pancreas, and 13 lymph nodes, he was hospitalized in intensive care for several weeks, followed by an additional hospital stay for evaluation Those 25 days in the hospital, during which he was fed intravenously, followed by months of recuperation at home have kept Glen from making a livelihood. When you are self-employed, not producing means no income. 

Glen and Connie run a small cattle operation near Mercer, Missouri but Glen is also a multi-talented artist; making knives, powder horns, and creating silver work. But foremost he is a knife maker, forging his own blades and hafting them in a variety of materials, from deer antler to various woods; making primitive style riflemen’s knives to elegant Bowies.  

They are now faced with significant and potentially devastating medical expenses not entirely covered by Medicare. Cancer surgery, coupled with a lengthy stay in the hospital all adds up to exorbitant medical bills and Glen is currently unable to supplement his income through his knife making. 

So, friends of Glen and Connie have decided to help. We have created the Glen Mock Relief Fund to help offset their extensive medical bills and loss of income.

Renowned artists of the Longrifle Culture, Frank and Lally House have already generously offered to help. Frank has hand forged one of his hand made knives and Lally has made a specially designed quilled sheath for it. Both of these artists’ works are eagerly sought by collectors. This one of a kind work will be given away at the Annual CLA Show on August 15 in Lexington. 

This is not a “raffle” but rather a request for a donation to help Glen and Connie – any amount you may feel compelled to give.  And if you wish, your name will be dropped in the jar for a drawing of the Frank and Lally House knife and sheath at the CLA show on Saturday in Lexington, KY. Someone will take home this exquisite work of art by two talented and generous artists and at the same time help two deserving people. If you can’t make it to the show and wish to make a donation and have your name included for the drawing, it’s easy to do (see information below).

The doctors have said there is a good chance the cancer will return.  Glen knows this, but in his always optimistic outlook, he has an upbeat attitude about it and simply states, “I’m going to beat this”. 

Can you help?

Send donations directly to Glen and Connie at:

Mockville Land and Cattle Company, PO Box 473, Mercer, MO 64661

If you wish to be included in the drawing for Frank and Lally’s knife and sheath, make your check to Glen Mock but mail to Lally House, Box 43, Woodbury, KY 42288.  Be sure to include your contact information and Lally will make out a card for you to be in the drawing. Your donation must be received by August 11 to be included.

We ask for your support to Glen and Connie during their difficult time. Not only through donating financially, but please forward on to all your friends through Facebook, email and phone to make them aware of their dire situation. 

Thanks for your help.

Friends of Glen and Connie Mock

Copy and photos supplied by David Wright.