In August, our household was forever altered when my husband, the kid's father, was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. His diagnosis led him down a path none of us could see coming. It was an incredibly aggressive cancer and ultimately led to his death at the end of November.

It was a short and intense journey with cancer. He wanted nothing more than to recover, to put this behind him as he did so many other injuries. We all wanted him to have years ahead of him with his wife, his children, family and friends. As he is gone now, we can only take him with us. We can take his smile, his contagious laugh, and the feel of his big hugs and strong handshake. We can remember his kindness and desire to always learn and understand.

We love him so much and will miss him more than words can say.

The purpose of this fundraiser is to help us recover from this loss. These funds will primarily go to our two young children. We are eternally grateful to all that contribute and the community that surrounds us.