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Kicking Cancer with Ryan

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As we all know, 2020 has been a challenging year for us all.
This is especially true for Ryan Hipkins and his significant other, Jessie Cunningham. Ryan and Jessie first met in 2018 and fell head over heels for each other. Ryan quickly bonded with her son Canton as well, and the three moved in together the summer of 2019.
Jessie worked hard to further her medical career, earning her RMA & ROT as well as continuing classes in the spring of 2021.
Ryan works tirelessly as a forklift/machine operator at Carlisle Syntec.
Enter 2020 & Covid-19. Jessie was then laid off her job while closing on the couples first home and navigating the struggles of a high risk pregnancy.
In July, they welcomed their first son, Levi Hipkins into the world! He's perfect!
While this is usually a joyful time, Ryan and Jessie soon faced medical complications of their own. Jessie suffers from severe endometriosis, currently seeking treatments and may need future surgeries. Ryan soon fell ill as well. After 4 different doctor appointments and numerous testing, they discovered Ryan needed an emergency cholecystectomy. He was admitted September 25, received the cholecystectomy the 26th, and then underwent a ERCP the 28th to remove left over stones in his ducts.
Praying the worst was over, Ryan and Jessie went into the post-op appointment with high hopes. Unfortunately, they received the news we all dread, cancer. A CT Scan showed a large tumor in Ryans left kidney. On October 30th, they met with Ryans urologist to schedule a nephrectomy and discuss further chemo or radiation treatments, if necessary. 
Now while awaiting Ryans 3rd surgery, the young family received news Ryans disability was denied (as he used his time for the birth of their son as well as his own surgeries) and his insurance won’t be covering most of the medical costs.

They have allowed me to set up a Go Fund Me, so that any and all friends and family may help them during this difficult time.

Anything is helpful and greatly appreciated.

Thank you. 

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Donations 

  • Karla McCrimmon
    • $100
    • 4 yrs
  • Brian & Carol Becker and Family
    • $500
    • 4 yrs
  • alli henderson
    • $235
    • 4 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $50
    • 4 yrs
  • Tabitha Killam
    • $50
    • 4 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Aubrey Watson
Organizer
Gillespie, IL
Ryan Hipkins
Beneficiary

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