As this site so often illustrates, people we love are taken from us far too soon. This will be the case for my brother-in-law, Chris DiPersio, a wonderful son, husband, father, brother and friend, is quickly losing his battle with liver cancer at the young age of 44.
Since his diagnosis about a month ago, his life expectancy kept changing…for the worst. First we were hopeful that his treatments could give him up to 5 more years…we were so hopeful…but his prognosis has been downgraded to a mere 3 weeks.
His wife will lose her husband. His son will lose his father. His mother and father will lose their baby boy. His grandmother will lose her youngest grandson. His Brother will lose his brother. Like them, many of us will be losing our best friend. He is honest, caring, loving and does not judge. He listens when you need someone to do just that and helps however he can.
Now, those of us who love him and wish to do whatever we can to help ease his mind about the care of his family are asking for help. No one likes to talk about things like medical bills and death expenses. The family and friends of Chris certainly don't want to talk about these things so soon…but time and reality will not allow us to ignore them.
I feel its important to share with you, the story of how Chris's cancer came about since it is NOT the result of alcohol consumption or abuse. When he was 16, he very nearly died and suffered many internal injuries, including broken bones, damage to his spleen and a cracked liver after a "hit and run" accident involving a pickup truck in Hudson, Massachusetts. The young man driving the truck fled and was never held accountable. Despite Chris's strength and detmination these were the circumstances that lead to where his health is today. There have been some bumps along the way but he has bulled through them to marry my sister (October 19th will be their 19th wedding anniversary) and be father to my spectacular nephew.
The three of them share a dream that Trace go on to be a professional baseball pitcher. While the outlook for such a dream certainly seems possible with Trace's talent and drive, Chris has been his primary motivator, trainer and coach. It will take a lot of love, patience and determination for those of us who are left behind to hold up where Chris will have to leave off.
Whether it be prayers for strength and peace for the family or financial aid, anything you can give will be appreciated.
Since his diagnosis about a month ago, his life expectancy kept changing…for the worst. First we were hopeful that his treatments could give him up to 5 more years…we were so hopeful…but his prognosis has been downgraded to a mere 3 weeks.
His wife will lose her husband. His son will lose his father. His mother and father will lose their baby boy. His grandmother will lose her youngest grandson. His Brother will lose his brother. Like them, many of us will be losing our best friend. He is honest, caring, loving and does not judge. He listens when you need someone to do just that and helps however he can.
Now, those of us who love him and wish to do whatever we can to help ease his mind about the care of his family are asking for help. No one likes to talk about things like medical bills and death expenses. The family and friends of Chris certainly don't want to talk about these things so soon…but time and reality will not allow us to ignore them.
I feel its important to share with you, the story of how Chris's cancer came about since it is NOT the result of alcohol consumption or abuse. When he was 16, he very nearly died and suffered many internal injuries, including broken bones, damage to his spleen and a cracked liver after a "hit and run" accident involving a pickup truck in Hudson, Massachusetts. The young man driving the truck fled and was never held accountable. Despite Chris's strength and detmination these were the circumstances that lead to where his health is today. There have been some bumps along the way but he has bulled through them to marry my sister (October 19th will be their 19th wedding anniversary) and be father to my spectacular nephew.
The three of them share a dream that Trace go on to be a professional baseball pitcher. While the outlook for such a dream certainly seems possible with Trace's talent and drive, Chris has been his primary motivator, trainer and coach. It will take a lot of love, patience and determination for those of us who are left behind to hold up where Chris will have to leave off.
Whether it be prayers for strength and peace for the family or financial aid, anything you can give will be appreciated.
Organizer and beneficiary
Allison DiPersio
Beneficiary