Our family is asking for help for someone who should be worrying about school, friends, video games, and what he wants to do when he grows up—not fighting cancer.

Kenric is 14 years old, and he has recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of adolescent cancer. His world, and the world of his family, has changed in an instant.

Kenric lives in Camp Verde with his mom, Jodie, and dad, Steve. Jodie is a Head Start teacher who spends her days working with and caring for low-income children and families. Steve is a 100% disabled U.S. Navy veteran. They are hardworking parents who have always done their best to take care of their family and help others along the way. Now, they are facing something no parent should ever have to face.

Kenric has a long road ahead of him.

For at least the next seven months, Kenric will need to make the trip from Camp Verde to Phoenix Children's Hospital every two weeks for chemotherapy. These aren't quick appointments. They mean hours on the road, time away from work, fuel, meals, parking, medical expenses, and all of the unexpected costs that come with a serious illness.

And chemotherapy is only part of what lies ahead.

The hope is that the chemotherapy will shrink the mass enough for doctors to perform surgery. Depending on how things progress, Kenric will likely need additional rounds of chemotherapy after surgery as well.

For a 14-year-old, this is an enormous amount to face.

For his parents, it means trying to be there for their son every step of the way while also trying to keep up with everyday expenses and manage the costs that come with traveling back and forth to Phoenix every two weeks for months on end.

We are asking for help because we don't want money to be one more thing this family has to worry about right now.

Every donation will go toward helping Kenric and his family with the costs associated with his treatment and care—travel to and from Phoenix Children's Hospital, gas, food, parking, medical and household expenses, and the many unexpected costs that come with having a child undergoing cancer treatment.

If you know Kenric, you know he is so much more than his diagnosis. He is a kid with a whole life ahead of him. He deserves the chance to get through this, ring that final treatment bell, and get back to being a 14-year-old.

If you are able to donate, anything helps. $20, $50, $100—or whatever you can spare—will make a difference. Those small donations add up and can help take some of the financial pressure off Kenric's parents so they can focus on what matters most: being Mom and Dad and helping their son get through this.

If you aren't able to donate, please don't feel bad. Sharing this fundraiser, keeping Kenric in your thoughts and prayers, and helping us spread the word is just as appreciated.

Paying It Forward

Our family also wants to be transparent about what happens if we are fortunate enough to raise more than is needed for Kenric's treatment and related expenses. Any funds that are not needed for Kenric's care will be donated to another family facing a serious medical or financial hardship.

We know there are so many families going through their own unimaginable circumstances, and if Kenric's journey allows us to help another family when they need it most, we want to do that.

Cancer has already asked enough of this family.

Let's come together and help make sure that getting Kenric the treatment he needs isn't another thing they have to fight for.

Thank you for loving Kenric, supporting his family, sharing his story, and helping us fight alongside him. ❤️

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