I am trying to start a GoFundMe on behalf of my father, Gary Conner. About 2 months ago, he was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma in both of his lungs, and the doctor gave him 12-18 months, which is their general timeframe. We know that it could be more or less; you just never know with cancer.

A few years ago he was diagnosed with bladder cancer and endured surgery as well as chemotherapy and radiation and was able to beat it. This cancer is different as it is an aggressive form setting in both of his lungs and making it hard for him to breathe or do anything physical, so working has been out of the question for him, even though he would love to be doing that right now.

I believe that a person who is fighting for their life, not knowing how much longer they have left, should not have to worry and stress about not being able to work and medical bills on top of everyday bills being unmanageable to deal with. There is also the realization that we could be having to plan for a funeral at any point in time because this cancer is treatable but not curable, so we really don’t know how much longer he might have.

My brother and I are doing the best that we can to help my parents right now, but even with both of us helping, it’s all piling up at once. The last thing that my father should be worried about while he’s battling the hardest battle of his life is what is going to happen if he can’t fight anymore and my mother is left with picking up all of the pieces.

We understand that not everyone will be able to donate, and that is absolutely okay; times are extremely hard for everyone right now. We are just hoping to spread his story in hopes that those who can help, will, and those who can’t will pray for him and his health. Thank you in advance to each and every one of you who takes a moment to donate, share, or pray for him ❤️.

09/23/2025- we were informed that the cancer has spread to his liver and his lymph nodes and the doctor is going to try to change his chemotherapy to something different to see if it will help but they’re not sure if it will and they’re giving it just 6 months. The realization is setting in that he’s not going to get any better and he won’t beat it this time around and it’s going to be a struggle for all of us. It would be such a blessing if anyone could help, everything will help. Funerals and cremations are not cheap at all and either route that my family decides to make is going to be expensive and heartbreaking. We don’t know how much time we have left, there’s always that horrible chance that it won’t be the amount of time that they say. If you could find it in your hearts to help by donating, praying, or sharing, that would mean the absolute world to us.