Kirk Ryan fights stage4 brain cancer
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In 2013 my dear friend Kirk Ryan was diagnosed with “stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer”. Kirk had his first surgery at the Foothills Hospital / Tom Baker Cancer Center in Calgary, Alberta on November 20, 2013. Post-surgery Kirk has partial paralysis on the left side of his body. Because of this he has limited use of his left arm and hand and has difficulty walking.
Following his surgery he underwent 7 weeks of radiation therapy and 2 years of chemotherapy treatments. Since his diagnosis Kirk has defied very long odds and has outlived the general prognosis of this terminal disease. Fast forward to fall 2017 and Kirk’s cancer returned. He underwent another 4 months of chemotherapy but the cancer has continued to grow. Kirk met with his surgeon and patron saint, Dr. John Kelly early this morning (February 5, 2018) and is scheduled for a second brain cancer surgery in the next 10 days.
My name is Dave Smigarowski, since Kirk’s initial diagnosis over 4 years ago, I have been blessed to be Kirk’s “Sherpa” on his difficult journey. During this time I have stood by his side to help him and support him as he fights this insidious disease. Not once have I heard Kirk complain about his illness. He has a positive mind, body and spirit and continues (as he puts it) to live one day at a time. His strength and courage are inspirational!
This gofundme campaign has been set up to help Kirk continue his fight with his terminal illness without the worry of his day to day expenses and if he’s able, it will help him fulfill some of his final life wishes.
When his fight is over, Kirk’s wish is to help others who find themselves in similar situations. At Kirk’s request and as his “Sherpa” it will be my responsibility to see that any funds that remain after Kirk’s passing will be “paid forward” to other gofundme initiatives supporting those with terminal illness or emergency medical needs.
Please help me help Kirk, as he continues to defy the odds and continues to live, “one day at a time”.
All donations are gratefully accepted.
Thank you for your support!
Following his surgery he underwent 7 weeks of radiation therapy and 2 years of chemotherapy treatments. Since his diagnosis Kirk has defied very long odds and has outlived the general prognosis of this terminal disease. Fast forward to fall 2017 and Kirk’s cancer returned. He underwent another 4 months of chemotherapy but the cancer has continued to grow. Kirk met with his surgeon and patron saint, Dr. John Kelly early this morning (February 5, 2018) and is scheduled for a second brain cancer surgery in the next 10 days.
My name is Dave Smigarowski, since Kirk’s initial diagnosis over 4 years ago, I have been blessed to be Kirk’s “Sherpa” on his difficult journey. During this time I have stood by his side to help him and support him as he fights this insidious disease. Not once have I heard Kirk complain about his illness. He has a positive mind, body and spirit and continues (as he puts it) to live one day at a time. His strength and courage are inspirational!
This gofundme campaign has been set up to help Kirk continue his fight with his terminal illness without the worry of his day to day expenses and if he’s able, it will help him fulfill some of his final life wishes.
When his fight is over, Kirk’s wish is to help others who find themselves in similar situations. At Kirk’s request and as his “Sherpa” it will be my responsibility to see that any funds that remain after Kirk’s passing will be “paid forward” to other gofundme initiatives supporting those with terminal illness or emergency medical needs.
Please help me help Kirk, as he continues to defy the odds and continues to live, “one day at a time”.
All donations are gratefully accepted.
Thank you for your support!
Organizer and beneficiary
David Smigarowski
Organizer
Calgary, AB
Kirk Ryan
Beneficiary
