Our father Ron, has always been the heart of our family—a devoted father to four children, a loving papa to twelve grandchildren, and a cherished husband to his wife, Alice. They have been married for over 25 years, sharing a bond that has been a source of strength for our entire family. This year, for Christmas, we are faced with the devastating reality of his diagnosis: stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. The cancer has spread to his eye, spine, lungs, and even caused lesions in his brain. Up until this diagnosis, he was young, healthy, and full of life, making this news all the more shocking and difficult for everyone who loves him.

Throughout his life, he worked hard as a house painter and later became a familiar face at local fairs as a 3D printing vendor. He also spent many years working at Beverly High School, touching the lives of countless students and staff. Now retired, he should be enjoying time with his family, but instead, he is facing the fight of his life. The cost of his treatment is a significant monthly expense, creating a heavy financial burden at a time when he should be focusing on healing and spending precious moments with his loved ones.

We are reaching out to friends, family, and the community for support. Every donation, no matter the size, will help cover the cost of Ron's treatment and give our father the best chance to fight this awful diagnosis. Please help the most amazing man in the world—he means too much to all of us, and we need him here.