Hi everyone,

​What started as a "large kidney stone" a few months ago, turned into something much more serious. After weeks of hospital visits, tests, imaging, and lab work- my brother, Ricky was diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma.

​January 29th, Ricky is undergoing a major surgery (nephrectomy) to remove the tumor and entire kidney.

While it will be incredibly relieving to finally get the cancer out and start the journey to being cancer-free, the road to recovery is a long one.

​Between medical bills, the cost of specialized post-op care, and being away from his career(Amanda also, as his caregiver), the financial stress has become a heavy weight on top of an already difficult diagnosis.

​Ricky is a fighter—he’s handled this news with incredible resilience—but even warriors need a village behind them. We are starting this GoFundMe so that Ricky can focus 100% on healing and rest without the constant worry of bills piling up.

​Any contribution, no matter the size, goes directly toward:

-​Medical expenses and surgical co-pays.

​-Daily living expenses during the recovery period.

-​Post-operative supplies and support.

​If you can’t donate, please consider sharing this page or sending a message of encouragement.

Ricky is ready to get this cancer out and start life again with Amanda and Reagan, and your support means more than words can say.

​Thank you for being part of the team.

-Whitney