Help Kevin fight Bone Cancer! (Osteosarcoma)

Hi! My name is Melissa, and I am Kevin's mom. This is our story...

December 2, 2021 was the day that changed our lives. My then 14-year-old son Kevin,

and I woke up in the Oncology unit at SickKids Hospital in Toronto, after being rushed

by ambulance from our local hospital in Barrie, Ontario (RVH) the night before.

We spent 16 days there, undergoing many tests, CT scans, x-rays, MRI's and biopsies.

Chemotherapy was started almost immediately after our arrival.

Then, a diagnosis of Stage 3 Osteosarcoma on the right side of his pelvis- the same

cancer that claimed Terry Fox. It blew us away.

Chemotherapy (specifically the MAP protocol) made Kevin feel terrible

(understatement). He lost his hair and was sick to his stomach constantly. The constant

flushing out his system was tiring and painful as if forced him to keep moving his sore

bones. Finally, after completing 2 cycles of chemotherapy, we were told that surgery

would take place. Nearing the end of January, we sat in a small room with the surgeon,

doctors, social workers, and nurses to discuss the upcoming surgery. Instead, we were

told that the life-saving surgery we so desperately needed would not happen, as it was

too complicated and risky and would destroy his quality of life. Therefore, continuing

chemotherapy would be useless. I quickly followed the doctor into the hall and asked

what this meant. "Just make sure he enjoys his summer." she told me while we both

stood there holding hands with tears in our eyes. Now he was considered terminal.

Radiation was suddenly an option, even though we were previously told it would not

help. So about a week later, Kevin started 35 High Dose radiation treatments at

Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.

We were very lucky to be given a 1-bedroom apartment a short distance away to stay at

during this time. One freezing night in February, we took a short walk to pick up supper.

Kevin was quite concerned with how many hungry and cold people were sleeping on

the streets, so he went into a convenience store and bought some hot chocolates and

as many bags of Doritos as we could carry. He bravely handed them out. Even in his

dire situation, he put others first.

He completed radiation, hopeful that this would cure him. Kevin didn't even complain

much about the horrific radiation burn left on his body, ongoing infections that would not

heal due to a low immune system or the daily hospital visits. However, he did complain

that he missed his family and friends terribly, especially his little brother Jordan. Finally,

March 25, 2022, he got to smash the gong! Treatment was over!

Kevin finally got back into a routine after healing from radiation. Just before his

diagnosis, he started high school, and enrolled in a few more courses. Kevin is an

excellent musician and loves producing songs with different people. He is a regular

volunteer at Connexus Church, where we attend, and a huge asset to the production

team there. Pre-Covid, Kevin kickboxed weekly. He made friends everywhere he went,

and everyone loved to see him.

Recently he was faced with the most significant decision of his life - What to do now?!

SickKids suggested finishing the chemotherapy, only to prolong his life. Not to heal him.

Clinical trials are available but with the same gruesome side effects and extended

hospital stays. Kevin wants healing, or a cure. At the very least, he wants a higher

quality of life for his remaining time on earth.

We have been thoroughly researching and investigating natural remedies and have

concluded that this is the next path of his cancer journey. We have started a cocktail of

supplements and IV therapy treatments with a local Naturopathic Doctor, even though

we have no extended benefits or extra money, since I cannot work anymore.

Having a child with terminal cancer is a 24-hour-a-day job. This is something we NEED

to try. We NEED to do everything remotely possible to keep Kevin here. Kevin is an

incredible young man, and he is my boy. He is quite literally just a child. He can’t drive

a car yet; he can’t purchase a lottery ticket even. Kevin loves hanging out with his little

brother, (who adores him), and with his friends. No parent should ever have to be in

this club; its terrible! No child should face Cancer and all the treatments, poking,

scanning, sick days, excruciating pain days, and the parfait of medication, and not so

good news from Doctor’s.

I have never asked for help up until this point. I cannot lose my sweet Kevin just

because I can't afford treatments. The cost of living is extraordinary, but the extra

expense of cancer treatments that are not covered is really putting a burden on us. We

are asking for donations to cover his medical treatments because this world is just so

much better with this handsome, caring, and loving 15-year-old boy in it. Thank you all

from the bottom of my heart!

Added from a friend:

Kevin and my daughter have been friends for four years. They went to elementary

school together. My daughter suffered severe bullying from other girls at school. Not

for any reason, just because that’s what sadly happens nowadays. Kevin was my

daughter’s life saver! Kevin made my daughter feel that she had a friend. He made her

feel that someone had her back. Kevin stuck up for my daughter because that’s what

kind of boy Kevin is. Kevin is giving, loving, kind, so kind, adventurous, smart, talented,

and a positive person. We have recently spent time with Kevin and Melissa, to find out

that they are both truly the kindest people you could know. They are selfless, positive,

kind, genuine people. Kev deserves for his good in the world to come back as good

karma now. Hes amazing! Let’s help them get the treatments that may make a

difference!! You’d do everything and anything if it was your child, right?? Please, help

Kevin and Melissa!!