Darren's journey to beat cancer
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Darren is currently the Fire Chief at the Swift Current Fire Department and has served our community in the Emergency Services and Fire Service fields for over 25 years. Darren lives in Swift Current with his wife Nicole and their 2 daughters, Ashley and Hayley.
In September of 2016, at the age of 45, Darren was diagnosed with colon cancer, which had already spread to his liver. Over the past 2 and a half years, he has undergone 3 surgeries and 2 rounds of chemotherapy. He has also introduced many natural treatment remedies into his lifestyle in an added effort to battle this terrible disease.
Darren was finally at a great place in life ~ hoping to be cancer-free, being promoted to Fire Chief, and just returning from a fun getaway with friends, when in October 2018 he received devastating news. The cancer was back and had spread to other organs, and treatment options were limited. After many heart-wrenching hours and days, Darren and Nicole have decided to immediately pursue alternative treatment options in Mexico. While in Mexico, Darren will complete a 21-day course of treatment. He and Nicole will stay for nearly a month, away from their girls, as well as all of their family and friends. It is unknown at this time how many courses of treatment Darren will need over the upcoming months and years.
Up until this point, Darren and Nicole have refused to accept financial assistance from friends and family, but due to changing circumstances we feel now is the time to step in and assist them in any way we can.
Darren is an amazing son, brother, husband, father and friend, who would never hesitate to help a friend in need. As this is an extremely difficult time for the McClelland’s, we as their friends, ask that you please support Darren, Nicole and their family as they face this difficult journey together. By raising funds for their family, we hope to ease some of the stress and financial pressure they will face with this new challenge.
Thank you for taking the time to read Darren’s story. Any support for the cost of treatments, travel and accommodations would be truly appreciated.
The Silbernagel’s, Silzer’s, Feicht’s + Darby’s xo
In September of 2016, at the age of 45, Darren was diagnosed with colon cancer, which had already spread to his liver. Over the past 2 and a half years, he has undergone 3 surgeries and 2 rounds of chemotherapy. He has also introduced many natural treatment remedies into his lifestyle in an added effort to battle this terrible disease.
Darren was finally at a great place in life ~ hoping to be cancer-free, being promoted to Fire Chief, and just returning from a fun getaway with friends, when in October 2018 he received devastating news. The cancer was back and had spread to other organs, and treatment options were limited. After many heart-wrenching hours and days, Darren and Nicole have decided to immediately pursue alternative treatment options in Mexico. While in Mexico, Darren will complete a 21-day course of treatment. He and Nicole will stay for nearly a month, away from their girls, as well as all of their family and friends. It is unknown at this time how many courses of treatment Darren will need over the upcoming months and years.
Up until this point, Darren and Nicole have refused to accept financial assistance from friends and family, but due to changing circumstances we feel now is the time to step in and assist them in any way we can.
Darren is an amazing son, brother, husband, father and friend, who would never hesitate to help a friend in need. As this is an extremely difficult time for the McClelland’s, we as their friends, ask that you please support Darren, Nicole and their family as they face this difficult journey together. By raising funds for their family, we hope to ease some of the stress and financial pressure they will face with this new challenge.
Thank you for taking the time to read Darren’s story. Any support for the cost of treatments, travel and accommodations would be truly appreciated.
The Silbernagel’s, Silzer’s, Feicht’s + Darby’s xo
Organizer and beneficiary
Kori 'Haugen' Silbernagel
Organizer
Swift Current, SK
Nicole McClelland
Beneficiary
