Help Kevin & His Family Through His Cancer Treatments

Hi,

I am going to put here the words I spoke over top of the video above. Thank you so much for reading.

On August 12, 2024, my husband Kevin Hennelly was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. Understandably, it was devastating news that came as an unexpected blow to our family.

Kevin has always been the bread-winner of our family, a loyal and loving husband, and a committed father to his two children. Always putting family and the kids ahead of everything else, every time, without question.

Every moment of his free time has been devoted to engaging and playing with the kids, teaching them how to snowboard, mountain bike, developing woodworking skills, like building bike ramps and tree forts, while still making time for reading and sharing cuddles, not to mention always doing his best to keep up with fixing all the things they inevitably break.

Without fail, we have always come first to him, and in return, he has always been our number one.

Bound by a strong sense of responsibility, his immediate concern upon learning of his cancer, and the reality that he could no longer be able to maintain his job - in order for him to focus on his health and undergo life-saving cancer treatment - was the upcoming financial uncertainties our family was now going to face.

He will be enduring 16 weeks of intensive intravenous chemotherapy, followed by 5 weeks of daily radiation therapy accompanied by chemo pills, all before facing surgery, and the significant post-op recovery that will follow. We are remaining positive and hopeful that by that stage we will be able to conclude our cancer journey, but nothing is guaranteed. We have been told by our doctors that this treatment will persist for a minimum of 8 months. With Kevin remaining off of work for that entire length of time. His treatment is set to commence on Monday, October 7.

Some friends suggested I create a gofundme for our family, which is why I have chosen to create this little video. Sure, some people may judge me negatively for it. But the truth is that I feel pretty helpless in this ordeal, and all I want is to help Kevin and help ease his mind of burden the best I can. As his wife, all I can do is stand by him. so, I am reaching out to our community. Kevin would never ask anyone for help like this, so I will be the one to ask you to help him, help us. Help our family during this incredibly difficult and emotional time.

I will be continuing to update this page throughout our journey as much as I can, with health updates and progress and to share my family’s gratitude for well-wishes and support as we navigate this difficult time.

Your contributions will help cover additional medical expenses, and everyday costs that arise during his treatment. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference and allow us to focus on what matters most.

Thank you so much.

Celeste