Eric and Aiden
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Eric Dunnett is a tennis teaching professional and Manager of Tennis Operations for a large tennis facility in Denver, Colorado. Eric and his fiance' Aiden Durham have been together for the last four years and planned to be married this September. Venue was booked, engagement photos taken, wedding dress purchased.
This past fall, Eric was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor, and underwent surgery followed by 4 more surgical procedures. After two months in the hospital, the majority of which was in ICU, and with nothing more that could be done, he is now home under the loving care of Aiden and his parents. Rod and Heather Dunnett. It is rare to see the kind of love that Aiden and Eric possess. It is evident every day when they look into each other’s eyes. Aiden was spending every waking moment at the hospital and many nights as well. When told she needed to take a break, she said “he is my best friend and there is no other place that I want to be”.
As you might imagine, this has been a very difficult time that has been helped by family and friends coming for a visit and amazingly getting a smile and a squeeze of their hand from Eric.
For those of you that know Eric, his privacy was paramount. He did not want or need compassion, didn't want or need attention. He did not want people to shed tears and worry. He just wanted to beat it and be done. But now, under these horrific circumstances, we believe Eric would want to help his family and especially Aiden.
All focus is on Eric's full time care leaving little time for the day to day financial costs of life, as car and mortgage payments, utilities etc. continue with substantially reduced income. We, the team of people who love Eric, Aiden, Rod and Heather, decided to help in the most practical way... help cover these costs and show your support and love. Eric touched a lot of lives, more than he will ever know.
Team Eric was formed to do just this! We need to raise $50,000 so at the very least, these four don't have to worry about finances. Will you join us! Thanks for your support.
Team Eric
This past fall, Eric was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor, and underwent surgery followed by 4 more surgical procedures. After two months in the hospital, the majority of which was in ICU, and with nothing more that could be done, he is now home under the loving care of Aiden and his parents. Rod and Heather Dunnett. It is rare to see the kind of love that Aiden and Eric possess. It is evident every day when they look into each other’s eyes. Aiden was spending every waking moment at the hospital and many nights as well. When told she needed to take a break, she said “he is my best friend and there is no other place that I want to be”.
As you might imagine, this has been a very difficult time that has been helped by family and friends coming for a visit and amazingly getting a smile and a squeeze of their hand from Eric.
For those of you that know Eric, his privacy was paramount. He did not want or need compassion, didn't want or need attention. He did not want people to shed tears and worry. He just wanted to beat it and be done. But now, under these horrific circumstances, we believe Eric would want to help his family and especially Aiden.
All focus is on Eric's full time care leaving little time for the day to day financial costs of life, as car and mortgage payments, utilities etc. continue with substantially reduced income. We, the team of people who love Eric, Aiden, Rod and Heather, decided to help in the most practical way... help cover these costs and show your support and love. Eric touched a lot of lives, more than he will ever know.
Team Eric was formed to do just this! We need to raise $50,000 so at the very least, these four don't have to worry about finances. Will you join us! Thanks for your support.
Team Eric
Fundraising team: Team Eric (7)
Gary Helling
Organizer
Bellevue, WA
Aiden Durham
Beneficiary
Rod Dunnett
Team member
Marnelle Helling
Team member
Deborah Durham
Team member
April Leahy
Team member