Our family never imagined we would be in a position like this, but we are reaching out with hope, humility, and love.

My husband, Jon, is the heart of our family. He is an incredible father to our almost 2-year-old daughter, Amelia, and the sole provider for our household while I stay home to care for her. Asking for help is something that does not come naturally to him—in fact, it’s something he has always avoided. But with his blessing, I am sharing our story because right now, I don’t know what else to do.

In October of 2024, Jon was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Shortly after, he underwent surgery to remove one of his testicles (an orchiectomy), and we were hopeful that the cancer was behind us.

Then, the day after Christmas in 2025, everything changed. A CT scan revealed that his cancer had returned. By January 6th, we had confirmation that we were facing this battle all over again.

After carefully considering all options—chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery—Jon made the decision to undergo a highly specialized procedure called an RPLND (Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection). He had this surgery performed by Dr. Tim Clinton at Dana-Farber, a surgeon renowned for this robotic procedure.

The surgery was extensive, but we are incredibly grateful that his prognosis is currently positive. Even so, this journey is far from over. Jon will require routine CT scans and ongoing monitoring for the next 7 years to ensure the cancer does not return.

While we are thankful for his recovery, the reality of our situation has been overwhelming. Jon is currently unable to work as he heals, and as the sole provider for our family, this has placed us in a very difficult financial position. On top of the loss of income, we are facing thousands of dollars in medical bills.

Jon has expressed that he feels extreme guilt because he cannot be present or provide right now—but I want to be clear: he has done nothing but fight, endure, and show incredible strength for our family. This is simply the reality of cancer, and sometimes we all need help.

We also understand that times are hard for so many people. If you are not in a position to donate, we completely understand. Your prayers, support, and sharing of our story mean more to us than we can express.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for standing with our family during this incredibly difficult time.

With love and gratitude,

Angelina