Help Wayne Win His Battle Against Cancer

First, I want to sincerely thank everyone who is taking the time out to read this. It means a lot that you’re giving me your time in my time of need.

I recently started a new position with the Fort Mill School District, but being at a new job means I’m under restrictions before I can receive certain benefits, such as FMLA or short-term disability benefits.

I know you’re probably reading that and, in your mind, you’re wondering “Why does Wayne need FMLA or short-term disability benefits?” Unfortunately, this is where the bad news comes in. A few weeks ago, I was given the horrible news that I have Prostate Cancer.

This news came as quite a shock to me. Hearing this news, I held it together while I discussed the options with my wife and doctors. It then came time for me to let my kids know the terrible news. This conversation broke me down. To see how frightened my kids were, I realized how much my kids loved me in that moment, it made me want to fight. It made me want to be a survivor and not a victim.

I had options as to what course of treatment I could explore. One was to have radiation treatment, which was not a guaranteed solution. The other was a surgical procedure to remove the cancer and have a greater success rate. I chose the surgical procedure as it would be more suitable and life sustaining for a man my age.

As one can imagine, this is going to be a draining 8-10 weeks, at the most, on my body. I am not eligible to receive paid benefits from my job, because I am a new hire. Thus, I will be unable to contribute to the household with my wife, as I normally do. I need to be able to financially sustain my household during this life changing event.

As I pondered on how I would be able to sustain my financial obligations, I was hit with the news I would need to have, upfront, before the surgery, $4,800. It feels like no matter how positive I am trying to be, issues keep rising trying to defeat me. I know it is the devil trying to win. I sat down and really talked with God about what I could do to get the treatment I needed. I had to take a second to pause and realize my family is not alone.

We have people who love us and care about us. I have friends and family all over who care about my well-being. I’ve decided to be vulnerable and put my pride aside and ask you all for help in this difficult time in my life. I plan on beating cancer one way or another. I plan on staying here for my wife, my kids, my family and my friends. It would just mean so much to me if my family and friends could assist me in getting the treatment I need in order to kick cancer out my life and claim a victory in Jesus! I humbly ask for your assistance and prayers as I walk this part of the road in my life. Your help is graciously appreciated! God Bless You!