Help Support My Dad’s Fight Against Stage 4 Prostate Cancer
Hi friends, family, and those I have yet to meet,
I’m reaching out today on behalf of my dad — a man who’s always been the first to show up, lend a hand, and quietly support others without ever asking for anything in return. This past December, just before Christmas, our family received devastating news: my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer at the age of 54. By the time it was discovered, it had already spread to his bones.
Since then, life has changed dramatically for my mom and dad. He hasn’t been able to work — something that’s especially hard for him because he's always been such an incredibly hard worker, both in his career and at home. Anyone who knows my dad knows how deeply generous and selfless he is - whether he's done work for you and when you've tried to pay he says something like "you made me a cup of coffee, that's enough!" or "the bill's in the mail!" but it never comes. He’s the kind of person who never complains and rarely asks for help, even when he needs it most.
But now, he and my mom really need some serious support.
The treatment plan has included costly medications, therapies, and physical rehabilitation to help manage pain and regain his strength. While he’s been doing physical therapy to try and get more mobile, the cancer and treatments have taken a serious toll on his body and he is still unable to walk without assistance. My mom — his wife of over 35 years — is still working as a Catholic grade school teacher, doing everything she can to keep things afloat, but her salary alone just doesn’t stretch far enough to cover everything.
My parents have six children and twelve grandchildren who love them dearly. We're doing what we can to help, but the costs are overwhelming, and what they really need right now is the freedom to focus on healing without the heavy burden of financial stress.
This fundraiser is to help cover:
Life-saving medications and cancer treatments
Physical therapy and mobility support
Day-to-day living expenses while my dad is unable to work
If you feel called to give, no matter the amount, it would mean the world to our family. And if you can’t give, sharing this with your community would be a gift in itself. And please pray for him and my mom: for a full and complete recovery and true interior peace through this process.
Thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing with us in this fight. My dad has always been the quiet (maybe not so quiet at times!) rock in our family — now we’re asking for a little help building a support system around him.
With sincere gratitude,
Robert Black
