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Help Russell and Family Through Cancer Battle

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This is humbling to share, but we need your help.

In July, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer. In August, I underwent resection surgery to remove 20% of my colon, only to learn that the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes. Chemotherapy began in October, and it has been nothing short of brutal.

What I didn’t anticipate was the financial toll this journey would take. Over the past six months, I’ve missed significant time at work due to surgeries, treatments, and recovery. Unfortunately, if I don’t work, I don’t get paid. We’ve exhausted every resource, but it hasn’t been enough to keep up with mounting medical and living expenses.

I’ve always taken pride in providing for my family, but now I’m overwhelmed. Bills are piling up, and as the primary breadwinner, I’m struggling to keep us afloat. My wife, Jessica, works tirelessly as a para-educator, but it’s not enough to bridge the gap.

Your support would mean everything to us. Donations will go directly toward medical bills and essential living expenses, giving me the time and space to focus on healing and supporting my incredible family. It breaks my heart to have my kids see me like this, but I’m determined to keep fighting for them.

I’m currently in my fourth and final round of chemo, which brings weeks of nausea, vomiting, back spasms, tremors, fatigue, and a cold sensitivity so severe that stepping outside is impossible. I need your help to finish this battle strong.

Despite everything, I’ve tried to face this challenge with grace, humor, and a commitment to spreading awareness. I’m proud that 44 of you have scheduled colonoscopies because of my story—that knowledge keeps me going.

It truly takes a village. If you’re able, please consider donating, sharing my story, or sending prayers and positive energy. Every contribution—big or small—helps lighten the burden. I promise to pay it forward when I’m back on my feet.

And please—schedule your colonoscopy. It could save your life.

With gratitude,
Russell & Jessica
F*CK Cancer

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Donations 

  • Kelly Reed-Tarry
    • $50
    • 26 d
  • Ryan Thom
    • $100
    • 28 d
  • Gonzalo Ramirez
    • $100
    • 1 mo
  • Joan Uhlig
    • $50
    • 1 mo
  • Erin Frager
    • $50
    • 1 mo
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Russell Carter
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Clarksburg, MD

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