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Hi, my name is Myca Beller. I am creating this fundraiser to help my Uncle Johnny Kirkpatrick of Parkersburg, WV.
On Memorial Day weekend, Johnny was rushed to the hospital after falling and being unable to get back up. He initially just thought his legs were getting weaker, as he had shifted from occasional cane usage to using a walker almost full time in the days prior. Unfortunately, while in the hospital, they discovered the real cause... He had a brain tumor. A biopsy of the tumor revealed that it was a Glioblastoma. Which, sadly, is invariably fatal. The glioblastoma tumor is considered stage 4 due to its aggressiveness and fast growth. Surgery is not an option due to the location and attachment of the tumor to the brain. He has had to be hospitalized several times due to losing feeling and strength on his left side. After his last fall at home, he was taken to the hospital and discovered that the tumor had grown and shifted causing more pressure on the brain. He is currently in a rehab facility because he needs rehabilitation to try to gain strength on his left side. He started radiation and chemo a week ago. The treatment will run for 6 weeks. Then he will get to take a 28 day break to heal and re-evaluate his treatment. His loving wife Shonda has been by his side through all of this and will continue to be there for him. Unfortunately, the world doesn't slow down when something like this happens and Shonda will have to return to work soon. I am heading out to become another caretaker for him also in the next week. Any money received will be used towards expenses that come with this kind of crisis and anything extra will go towards his medical bills. Anything that you can donate would be greatly appreciated during this difficult time. Thank You!
Just so everyone knows, Shonda was unable to get away from John to set up banking information so her mom went out and opened a savings account for her. It’s in her mothers name, but Shonda and John have 100% access to it! ♥️
Organizer and beneficiary
Myca Lynn Beller
Organizer
Seminole, OK
Ann Whitaker
Beneficiary