My name is Tyler LeBlanc and I was diagnosed with stage 2 hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 26. It was a crushing blow to me and my young family. My fiance Tara has been a stay at home mom with our two children our oldest is a two half year old boy along with our seven month old little girl. With my self being the bread winner of our family I worked a 40 hour a week along with doing side work. This has been a huge adjustment having to stay home even though I truly love spending time with my family.

Since being diagnosed after a breif week long stay at the hospital I have been out of work. I went into the hospital because I had a cough that was progressivly becoming worse to the point I was becoming sick. I lost 65 lbs in about 9-12 months along with having  no energy. I could feel myself slipping at work and was unable to work to my full potental. Not only work I felt like I didnt have the energy to play with my two young kids.

At this point I have 6 to 9 months of scheduled treatment if all goes well, including chemo and radiation. I've completed 4 chemo treatments at this time with 8 more along with radation. I have three different masses in my chest two around my heart and one in my shoulder area. The two masses by my heart are not able to be removed by surgry and are inoperable.

With no income this has become a very trying time in our lifes, between being denied social security disability, not having insurance, and having bills that don't stop because I'm sick. I have about $30,000 in medical bills already, and no end to them in sight.

 We are having a very hard time. As we all know bills just go along with being an adult. When you have no income and more bills just keep coming in everyday, it becomes an ever increasing battle. What ever is donated will be helping us in so many differant ways. Starting with kids since they come first making sure they have what they need. From there donations will help us dig out from the growing medicle bills, and help with day to day life.  I'm thankful for what my family and friends have been able to do for us thus far, but as with anyone, they can only stretch them selfs so thin.

Myself and our family are in need of help. Please anything that is donated would be greatly appreicated by our family.