ENTERPRISE — An Enterprise High School football coach is in Boise, Idaho, undergoing treatment for a tumor on his pituitary gland that could cause vision loss and other maladies.

Bruce Eien’s wife, Brenda, said Monday, Dec. 12, that her husband was in surgery, and that the procedure was going well. She said her husband likely would spend a couple of days in post-operation recovery and then likely would require some rehabilitation.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family with medical expenses. The account is at https://tinyurl.com/BruceEien.

On the GoFundMe account, the page’s organizer, Melissa Smid, said, “Our amazing brother, dad, uncle, friend and football coach Bruce needs our helping hand.”

As of the morning of Dec. 14, 44 donations had been made, raising $6,630 toward a $10,000 goal.

“Our brother has recently found that he has a lump (tumor) on his pituitary gland,” Smid wrote. “After medical appointments and testing, they are finding that it has grown, causing vision loss and mental confusion. His wife, our sister, is with him as he had to travel out of state to the nearest hospital for further tests and hopefully surgery. On behalf of their family, his football players and entire Wallowa community, we appreciate the love, prayers, and support. If you are interested in helping them financially, any donations are beyond greatly appreciated. All funds raised will go to medical costs and related travel expenses.”

Eien is the offensive coordinator for the Outlaws and has been since August 2021, according to his Facebook page.