Support Kevin's Battle Against Appendix Cancer

Our beloved Kevin has been diagnosed with a rare Appendix cancer with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, and a ruptured appendix, with cancer that has spread throughout his abdomen. Kevin will undergo a large and complex surgery in Boston on January 13. He is expected to be hospitalized for at least one to two weeks. He has already undergone expensive testing and hospitalization. He is self-employed, Ashley is in nursing school, and they are expecting a baby. We know Kevin is a fighter and will fight this battle bravely, especially for Ashley and to hold his baby girl.

Being self-employed, the financial burden of living expenses, including a mortgage, along with medical appointments, treatments, and the travel and lodging costs in Boston—so Ashley can be with him during his extended hospitalization—are weighing heavily on this small family.

Those of you who know this epic couple know that Kevin and Ashley have the biggest hearts and will help anyone. They began their fairy tale lives together on September 18, 2018. Kevin had just completed treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and was cancer-free after a long fight, supported by countless family and friends. The future was bright. He continued as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown, where Ashley also started to volunteer.

Ashley and Kevin began dating around Christmas of 2019. Their first date was to see The Grinch at the theater. Even though Ashley contests that it was “just as friends,” Kevin knew better. He had already fallen in love. They quickly fell deeply in love and began building their dreams together, buying and completely restoring a beautiful home, and a little over a year ago, they were married in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by family and friends.

In the months that followed, Kevin focused on building his own business, while Ashley continued her work with critically ill children and enrolled in nursing school to pursue her passion for caring for children as an RN. They also have two dog babies they love and spoil.

In September 2024, they received the exciting news that their dream of having a baby was coming true, and they can't wait to welcome their baby girl in May!

However, in the week before Thanksgiving, Kevin began experiencing severe abdominal pain and developed a fever. He went to the emergency room, where everyone, including the examining physician, suspected appendicitis. But further testing revealed something far more concerning: the appendicitis was complicated by findings that were suspicious for cancer. Kevin was hospitalized and treated with IV antibiotics, and after a biopsy, the heartbreaking diagnosis was confirmed.

Please consider giving to help alleviate this burden. By supporting Kevin and Ashley, we can ensure that they can focus all of their attention on treatment without the added stress of worrying about finances. These funds will go directly toward the medical and living expenses. Any contribution, no matter how small, would be deeply appreciated.

Above all, we covet your prayers. The Lord hears our cries and is able to do exceedingly more than we could ever ask or imagine. Thank you for supporting this family during this incredibly difficult time. Please share with all of your networks.

With love and gratitude Courtney and Michelle