Scuba Steve. F-ing cancer? OUR Scuba?! No way...

But yes, if you haven't heard, our beloved Scuba has gotten hit with glioblastoma. Such an ugly word... For those that don't know- glioblastoma is a STAGE 4 cancer diagnosis. It is highly aggressive and the cancerous cells multiply and spread quickly. It can go into remission but often comes back with a vengeance. This cave puts up a battle.

It was just by chance that Scuba found out his diagnosis, which was initially a possible small brain bleed after he hit his head. He was accompanied to the ER to have it checked out, just to be safe. Doctors saw the questionable area on a CT scan & then ordered an MRI. Results: a brain tumor. Next step- brain surgery to 'get it gone'!

Just a few weeks ago, the surgeon went in to remove as much of the tumor as possible. Glioblastoma was confirmed with a biopsy of the tumor. Unfortunately, the cancer cells had already starting spreading into his brain. Think about it like octopus tentacles that make their way into tiny crooks and crevices... The tumor is the octopus and those tentacles have wiggled their way into his brain.

Surgery went as well as it could. Scuba has been resting & healing and getting strong again since the surgery. He says he doesnt have much pain. He's still our Scuba, still smiling and strong. He wants you to think this battle is almost over. But we've just now gotten to step 2...

Next up- Chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Scuba JUST started chemo last week. He needed to regain strength after brain surgery. We really need the chemo and radiation to kill the cancerous cells that are still in his head and also hope they don't come back. Another scan will be done in 6-8 wks. And so we wait, and pray, and join him in saying 'FU Cancer' every day. There is no current cure and as much as I don't want to say this, on a scale of 1-10 on how serious this type of cancer is, it's hitting the top of the charts. It's time to fight!

Scuba fought me on this but I created this to hopefully make things just a little easier and he can focus on getting better. He's missed weeks of work due to surgery and healing and we don't know yet if he'll be able to work while on chemo... Depends on how bad the side effects are. Meanwhile, the bills don't just go away... Just throw on top of that all the medical bills, medications, consults with specialists, and tests the need to be frequently done. Time off for appointments, blood draws, repeat testing blah blah blah. And let's not forget his daughter Leanna and his grandson.

As long as I can remember, Scuba has worked his a** off and taken care of whatever he needed to without any complaints. Long hours, overtime, and even 2nd jobs... All while being a single dad! He raised an amazing young lady and is blessed with a beautiful grandson. He wants to continue being their protector and watch them grow, make a lifetime of memories and smiles. Let's rally with him through this journey. He's been strong, but there's strength in numbers and the support can't hurt!

We will be hosting a fundraising event at Captains Quarters in about a month or so... Early planning stages... Stay tuned for details and exact date. In the meantime, we are accepting donations in monetary form, prayers, hugs, gift baskets, gift certificates, shares... You name it! All those unexpected weeks off work... You can imagine what that does to your bank account.

If you actually read all that I wrote, you're a rockstar. Or a total nerd. Nerds are cool too... Blah blah blah

I chose this platform 'Givebutter' instead of GoFundme because the recipient gets more of the money than with Gofundme. With Givebutter, the platform can also be paid for by adding tips when you donate. Bank accounts or debit cards are linked directly to the donation button so money goes directly into the connected account(s). All transactions and activities are monitored

Anything helps! Please consider donating today... You will make a difference. Together, we'll make not only a difference in his life, but also an IMPACT! FU Cancer!!

You can contact me with any questions, donations, ideas, blah blah blah as Scooby would say 😆

At the very least, please share! And revisit this site to hopefully watch as we get closer to our goal. If not needed, there are organizations to fund to help them continue researching this awful disease and hopefully get closer each day to a cure.

I'll update when there's new news!

Thanks so much, everyone! You are so loved and appreciated. Tell your friends and family every chance you get.

Panida aka 'Sway'

Scuba Strong: FU Cancer!

The fight against glioblastoma