Hi everyone,

My name is Ian, and I never imagined I’d be sharing my story like this, but I’ve learned that sometimes you have to lean on others when life gets heavy.

In 2014, I was diagnosed with Synovial Cell Sarcoma in my wrist, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. I went through treatment, fought hard, and was grateful to get back to my life. Unfortunately, the cancer came back in 2017 in my right lung where I was thankfully able to have it surgically removed, and now it has returned once again in my left lung. My doctors have started chemotherapy in hopes to shrink the tumor before surgery.

Throughout all of this, I’ve always tried to stay focused on the things that give my life meaning. I work in a group home, helping adults with their daily routines and encouraging them to live as independently as possible. When I’m not working, I pour my energy into one of my biggest passions, My YouTube channel. I run a channel where I explore haunted locations and share my adventures with others who love the paranormal as much as I do. That channel and the community that’s grown around it mean the world to me. Even through the hardest days, creating content and connecting with my viewers has been a huge source of motivation. As I go through treatment again, I’m hoping to keep sharing new videos whenever I can, both as a creative outlet and a reminder that life doesn’t stop, even when things get tough.

This fundraiser has been created to help with the many expenses that come with treatment, including medical supplies, travel to and from appointments, as well as the loss of income during the times I'm unable to work. Every little bit helps lift the weight of those worries so I can focus on what matters most: fighting this cancer, staying creative, and healing. To everyone who takes the time to read, donate, or share, thank you.

From the bottom of my heart, I’m so grateful for the love and support I’ve already felt from friends, family, my YouTube community, and even strangers. This fight isn’t easy as we know, but I’m not giving up. I’ve come back from this before, and with your support, I know I can do it again. Thank you for standing strong with me.

- Ian