Help Kevin Ball With His Fight Against Stomach Cancer

Hi there, my name is Jennifer Ritchey and I wanted to set up this gofundme for the Ball family. Jamie Edwards Ball has been one of my dearest friends for over 30 years. They have faced some really tough health battles over the years and recently, Jamie’s sweet husband Kevin was diagnosed with a very serious cancer prognosis that has put them in a position where they could really use our financial help and especially prayers! Below is their story and where they are right now with things! If you feel led to give please do so. I would love it if we could at least help ease a little bit of their financial burdens! All money donated will go directly to them.

On April 9, Kevin and Jamie received the news that Kevin would be battling cancer once again with Poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma, diffuse type. He is positive for HER2. This makes his cancer stubborn. His cancer is stage 4 and it's inoperable. He is receiving chemo treatments and immune therapy every other week. It is an intense treatment and causes some really unpleasant side effects. However, they are grateful for continued treatment and will continue to pray that it kills all the cancer cells. He is being treated at UT Southwestern in Dallas. Kevin and Jamie have been married for 24 years and have 3 children, Kyle, Jordyn and Kaleb. Kevin is a hardworking restaurant manager but isn't working at this time.

This is Kevin's 3rd battle with a major medical crisis. He was diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer in 2005. This was a very intensive treatment that included removal of some of his stomach and esophagus. He also had chemo and radiation. While he was battling his cancer, their son, Kyle, was battling leukemia at St.Jude. It's safe to say they have been through major family crises. Until now Kevin and Kyle have both been in remission.

Kevin experienced another major medical emergency. In 2021, he had a colonoscopy. Upon waking up, he aspirated. This caused him to be placed on a ventilator for 6 days and a hospital stay for another 7 days. He had a long recovery but was able to return back to work. Now Kevin is facing another cancer diagnosis.

They are needing help with medical costs, transportation, parking fees, meals, opportunities to create a stable environment for their kids and create life long experiences as they battle through cancer.