Dale Roberts has been a Big Sky resident for as long as anyone can remember. He is a member of the Discovery Academy Family as his daughter Ophelia (Ophie) is enrolled in our Early Childhood Program.

Dale was instrumental in planning our initial Fall Jam Fundraiser because of his belief in Discovery Academy and our personalized approach to learning. Without his support, we may have never gotten the first one off the ground. As you all know, much of the money raised at the event is used to help provide affordable tuition to those families who need it in order to attend our school.

Now it is our turn to return the favor…

On December 1st, 2022, at a routine eye exam, Dale’s ophthalmologist noticed a spot on the back of his eye that he thought should be looked at in further detail. A few days later, Dale was diagnosed with choroidal melanoma in his right eye. Fast forward to December 30th, Dale underwent a bronchoscopy of a mass in his left lung. At the completion of the procedure, it was determined that Dale had adenocarcinoma (Stage 4 Lung Cancer) that metastasize to his eye.

As of last week, the first rounds of scans were done and Dale completed his first course of chemotherapy. While he is relieved to get it underway, he knows that there is still a long road ahead.

Discovery Academy has set up a 529 Educational Fund for Dale and Ophelia. Throughout the month of February, the school will be accepting donations via our website, www.bigskydiscoveryacademy.org to help the family. All money donated will be placed into the 529 account for Ophelia’s future educational needs.

I, personally want to thank everyone for taking the time to consider donating to this cause and to help a member of our Discovery Family.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Sincerely,

Scott

Dale & Ophelia Roberts Educational Fund

By Big Sky Discovery Academy

Dale & Ophelia Roberts Educational Fund

It's Time To Return The Favor

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