What can one person say about their husband in a short space?

Ron and I have been married for 17 years. We’ve built a life together and raised a family, and to say I’m proud to be his wife would be an understatement.

From the moment I met him, Ron has been the smartest, most driven, and most supportive person I know. Even in the hardest times, he’s been my rock — always steady, always there. Behind his gruff exterior is a deeply generous spirit, a man who wants the people around him to thrive and be treated fairly. Even when he’s struggling, he still puts the needs of others before his own.

The last few years haven’t been easy for us, something I know many people can relate to. About a year ago, Ron began experiencing extreme fatigue and not feeling like himself. We initially believed it was stress, but continued testing showed his health was steadily declining.

In June, doctors discovered a very large polyp in his intestines — one so large it could not be removed all at once. Over the following months, multiple procedures were attempted in hopes of avoiding major surgery, but the biopsy ultimately confirmed colon cancer.

After a period of healing, it became clear the cancer had spread into the intestinal wall. Ron underwent major surgery in late November, during which a significant portion of his intestine and multiple lymph nodes had to be removed. He is still recovering from the extent of that surgery.

Further testing confirmed that Ron has stage 3B colon cancer that requires aggressive treatment. He recently had surgery to place a chemotherapy port, and we were scheduled to begin chemotherapy next week.

Unfortunately, at the start of the new year, our insurance reset and the deductibles we had already met were wiped out, leaving us responsible for a large portion of treatment costs up front. There is simply no way for us to afford chemotherapy without help.

Over the past year, Ron has endured far more than most people realize — months of testing, repeated procedures, major surgery, and ongoing recovery. Some days are better than others, but fatigue has become a constant, and chemotherapy will take a significant physical toll. It will be difficult, if not impossible, for him to work during treatment.

We are asking for help to raise $50,000 to cover the following expenses:

- $7,000 for chemotherapy treatments

- $20,000 to help replace lost income while Ron is unable to work

- $3,000 for prescriptions and medical needs not covered by insurance, including nausea relief and other unforeseen necessities

- $20,000 for existing medical bills not covered by insurance

Our hope is simply to give Ron the support he needs to focus on healing and fighting this disease, instead of worrying about how we will manage financially.

I understand times are hard for so many. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser so others can see it. Every bit of support — financial or otherwise — means more than we can express.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. ♥️