Help Chad Ballinger Fight Multiple Myeloma
My brother-in-law, Chad Ballinger, has recently been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a devastating form of cancer. Chad has always been the rock of his family and someone who selflessly puts others before himself. He previously served as a firefighter but left his job to stay home and provide 24/7 care for his daughter, Keely, who has a rare and severe case of Rett syndrome. Keely’s condition requires constant, hands-on care, and Chad has fully devoted himself to her needs.
Chad recently went to urgent care after experiencing heart palpitations. He was sent to a hospital for further testing after they found him in A Fib. Once there, they confirmed A Fib and ran more tests. They were very concerned to find that he had kidney failure, and were baffled as to why. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit for monitoring and more tests. Not even 24 hours later, they found that he had Multiple Myeloma and they needed to transport him to a bigger hospital to go from there. Chad is now waiting on results from further tests and a bone marrow biopsy. They realized his kidneys were only functioning at 10%, so they were under immediate threat. Because of the urgency, he has already started treatment. While his treatment plan is still being finalized, they hope to incorporate immune support supplements to help manage the side effects of chemotherapy and support his immune system. The associated medical costs are overwhelming, especially without health insurance.
Chad and my sister, Erin, have worked tirelessly to care for their family despite countless challenges. Erin is self-employed Recruiter, a role that gives her the flexibility to care for Keely and their two other daughters. However, with Chad’s diagnosis, Erin is now taking on even more responsibilities at home to support Chad while also caring for the kids. This has significantly impacted her ability to work, making it even harder to cover basic expenses like food, bills, and other necessities on top of Chad’s mounting medical costs.
If you know Chad and his family, you know how much they have gone out of their way to be there for others in their time of need. Whether it’s lending a hand, offering support, or just being there when someone needs them most, they’ve always stepped up. Now, it’s our turn to step up for them.
I am asking for support on their behalf to help cover Chad’s medical expenses and provide financial relief for their family during this extremely difficult time. Your contributions will not only help fund his treatment but also help with day-to-day expenses, such as food, household bills, and caregiving support while Erin shoulders these added responsibilities.
We are confident that Chad can and will overcome this with the right care, but they need our help to make it possible. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference in Chad’s fight and give this loving family the chance to focus on healing and staying strong together.
Thank you for stepping up in their time of need. Let’s come together to show Chad and his family the same love and support they’ve always given to others.
