Orcas resident Allan Spaulding has been diagnosed with a very rare form of blood cancer and has been receiving very aggressive treatment at Virginia Mason in Seattle.

An account set up at Islanders Bank on Orcas for anyone who would like to donate funds. Allan and his wife Nancy understand that times are tough, but they say they’re grateful for any amount. The address for Islanders Bank is PO Box 699, Eastsound, 98245, Attn. Kathy Kantrud.