Dennis was diagnosed with esophageal cancer on July 16, 2025 and given a stage 4 designation on August 6, 2025. He will soon begin treatment. As many of you can imagine, this next chapter will bring both physical and financial challenges.

The immediate plan is several (3-4) months of chemotherapy. If treatment goes well—if the tumor in his liver is cleared and the tumor near his stomach shrinks—surgery may become an option. That would mean an even longer road to recovery, possibly adding an additional 6–12 months before Dennis could fully get back on his feet.

For those who know Dennis, you know he pours his heart and soul into Vandemic Campervans, the business he and our brother, Rick, have built together. Dennis is the architect and builder behind their beautiful conversions. Sadly, with treatment ahead and the difficult side effects that come with it, the decision was made to “pause” Vandemic Campervans for now. That means Dennis is facing this battle without his usual source of income.

On top of everyday expenses—groceries, insurance, rent, utilities and medications—Dennis will also face new costs tied to his healing. This will include many new supplements, changes to his diet, hiring of a functional medicine doctor, high dose IV vitamin C treatments, and other supportive care that insurance won’t cover. Many of these expenses are unknown right now but will continue to add up.

So many of you have reached out asking how to help. Supporting Dennis financially during this season is one of the most meaningful ways to walk alongside him. Every donation helps relieve the heavy burden of expenses so that Dennis can focus his energy on healing and recovery.

Thank you for standing with Dennis and our family. Your generosity and kindness mean more than words can express.