Jack Stillmans Fight Against Cancer
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Jack Stillman's fight against Refractory Stage 4 Anaplastic Large T Cell Lymphoma.
A father, a husband, a cousin, a brother, a friend, a soldier, a good man. Dedicated. Selfless. Loving. Funny and humble. Those are just a few of the ways my cousin Jack brings goodness into the lives of the people around him. On October 6th, Jack was diagnosed with Anaplastic Large T-Cell Lymphoma, and since then it has rocked not only his world but the world of his family, his wife Alina Stillman (Shkolnikova) and his two little boys Aiden and Jackson. A full time soldier in the US Army, Jack has dedicated himself to being a rock and provider for his family, making us proud since day one. On October 19th, Jack got the devastating news from his oncologist that his cancer is stage 4B. Now more than anything, he needs prayers, love, faith and support. When I asked his wife Alina what we could do, what do they need, she simply replied prayers. We need them and God is listening.
At 22 years old Jack is a loving husband, an amazingly proud dad and has broken records in his achievements in the army. Life handed him the ultimate heartbreak when a month ago, he found a dime sized lump under his left arm by his ribs. It grew excessively to create a second lump, and Jack had to immediately have surgery to remove the lymph node. Since then, Jack has been in and out of the hospital with Alina by his side, hoping and praying everyday for Jacks strength and determination to continue to outweigh the pain and reality of everything that is happening..Jack has already been through so many grueling tests and procedures, and with Alina by his side he will begin aggressive Chemotherapy and endure it for the next 4-6 months. Their boys being just 3 and 5 years old, Alina and Jack have their hands full and dedicate themselves to their family and working hard to provide and fill their lives with love. Their parents and family are all in Ohio, while they are stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Jack, your words are so strong, they replay throughout my mind as I marvel at your positivety and love for life. We are so proud of the man that you've become, and we will always be here for you, Alina, Jackson and Aiden. Family over everything.
They say it takes a village, and this village of love and support is an incredible one. Alina and Jack would never ask for help, so I ask for them, if you can contribute during this time it would be so appreciated. Whether it is $1, or kind words, or love, or prayers...they can use them right now.
All contributions received will be used by Alina and Jack for medical related expenses. Childcare for their two little boys, lodging and travel expenses during the weeks Jack receives chemo, meals for their family, etc.
"Throughout my whole life I have gone through roadblocks that I never thought I would be able to overcome, but I did and this is just another one of those. Why? is the question I ask myself, why me? I am 100% percent healthy; go to the gym everyday and eat like a health nut, never had a surgery before this one, the last time I got sick was when I was a junior in high school. The Dr. told me, "It's just bad luck." I believe strongly that GOD will not give you something you can't handle and in the end once this is all over and I recover 100% it will make me a stronger man than I am today and us a stronger family. I am a warrior, a fighter, a husband, a dad, a son, a brother, a friend, a soldier and a follower of Christ. I WILL NOT let this get in the way, I WILL beat this, and WE WILL come out on top once again. Please send all your prayers to me and my family during this time and don't give up on us, because we will not give up on each other. Thank you all!! God Bless..." -Jack Stillman, the day of his diagnosis October 6, 2016
A father, a husband, a cousin, a brother, a friend, a soldier, a good man. Dedicated. Selfless. Loving. Funny and humble. Those are just a few of the ways my cousin Jack brings goodness into the lives of the people around him. On October 6th, Jack was diagnosed with Anaplastic Large T-Cell Lymphoma, and since then it has rocked not only his world but the world of his family, his wife Alina Stillman (Shkolnikova) and his two little boys Aiden and Jackson. A full time soldier in the US Army, Jack has dedicated himself to being a rock and provider for his family, making us proud since day one. On October 19th, Jack got the devastating news from his oncologist that his cancer is stage 4B. Now more than anything, he needs prayers, love, faith and support. When I asked his wife Alina what we could do, what do they need, she simply replied prayers. We need them and God is listening.
At 22 years old Jack is a loving husband, an amazingly proud dad and has broken records in his achievements in the army. Life handed him the ultimate heartbreak when a month ago, he found a dime sized lump under his left arm by his ribs. It grew excessively to create a second lump, and Jack had to immediately have surgery to remove the lymph node. Since then, Jack has been in and out of the hospital with Alina by his side, hoping and praying everyday for Jacks strength and determination to continue to outweigh the pain and reality of everything that is happening..Jack has already been through so many grueling tests and procedures, and with Alina by his side he will begin aggressive Chemotherapy and endure it for the next 4-6 months. Their boys being just 3 and 5 years old, Alina and Jack have their hands full and dedicate themselves to their family and working hard to provide and fill their lives with love. Their parents and family are all in Ohio, while they are stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Jack, your words are so strong, they replay throughout my mind as I marvel at your positivety and love for life. We are so proud of the man that you've become, and we will always be here for you, Alina, Jackson and Aiden. Family over everything.
They say it takes a village, and this village of love and support is an incredible one. Alina and Jack would never ask for help, so I ask for them, if you can contribute during this time it would be so appreciated. Whether it is $1, or kind words, or love, or prayers...they can use them right now.
All contributions received will be used by Alina and Jack for medical related expenses. Childcare for their two little boys, lodging and travel expenses during the weeks Jack receives chemo, meals for their family, etc.
"Throughout my whole life I have gone through roadblocks that I never thought I would be able to overcome, but I did and this is just another one of those. Why? is the question I ask myself, why me? I am 100% percent healthy; go to the gym everyday and eat like a health nut, never had a surgery before this one, the last time I got sick was when I was a junior in high school. The Dr. told me, "It's just bad luck." I believe strongly that GOD will not give you something you can't handle and in the end once this is all over and I recover 100% it will make me a stronger man than I am today and us a stronger family. I am a warrior, a fighter, a husband, a dad, a son, a brother, a friend, a soldier and a follower of Christ. I WILL NOT let this get in the way, I WILL beat this, and WE WILL come out on top once again. Please send all your prayers to me and my family during this time and don't give up on us, because we will not give up on each other. Thank you all!! God Bless..." -Jack Stillman, the day of his diagnosis October 6, 2016
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Team Stillman
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Alina Stillman
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