Help Ryan Pay for his Cancer Treatment

Hey y'all,

As some of you know, in early April I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, an aggressive but very treatable (& even curable) form of cancer. Luckily I caught it early ~ stage IA ~ and my chemo/radiation treatment is less burdensome than most (2 rounds/4 chemo treatments, then radiation). On June 2nd I went in for what should be my last chemo treatment :) I'm still recovering, but feeling stronger every day. My upcoming PET scan (schedule for June 26th) will determine if I can move onto targeted radiation or if I need a few more rounds of chemo.

While I'm extremely lucky to have an amazing support network and health insurance that covers about 90% of my medical costs, I still owe about $4,000 in medical debt so far. Moreover, my road to recovery is far from over, so I anticipate that number to climb in the near future. While so far I've been able to rely on PTO, disability benefits, and family support for my living costs, I've yet to make a dent in my treatment costs. Unfortunately, I'm also unable to work or find alternative income in my current condition.

So I am asking for help from my friends and comrades: any amount you can spare, no matter how small, would help me tremendously! And reduce my anxiety significantly. Your donations will go directly to paying off my treatment costs/medical debt, and I'd use any leftover funds for living expenses like rent & groceries. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out and offered mutual aid throughout this difficult period; I feel humbled and blessed to know so many compassionate folks! Anything y'all can give would be so appreciated. May it return to you a hundredfold <3

Love & solidarity,

Ryan