Serving in the military is one of the best ways to serve your country. One of the those soldiers is now needing his country. We are asking for your help. Army sergeant Shay Hopkin has been diagnosed with Kidney Cancer. He was stationed in Germany until the doctors detected the cancer. He was transferred to the Walter Reed Military Hospital in Bethesda, MD. He is need of a caregiver while under going his cancer treatment. This will take the family members away from their jobs and income to care for him. We want to make him as comfortable as possible during the holidays and so him how much he means to all us. The holiday season is here and we are asking your help in coming together to assist him and his family through these very difficult times. We appreciate all of your help in helping Army Sergeant Shay Hopkin. Thank You to all, and Stay Safe.
Updates
Today I regrettably have to pass on some terrible news. Shay is person who would never give up on anything but unfortunately cancer took his life July 26. Shay will always remain a hero in my heart and the best son I could have a chance to watch grow up into a great person. He touched so many lives and will be missed greatly. He is with his mother now. I know how proud of him she was. The journey has ended but legacy will live forever. I love you son. Dad.
Since our last update Shay has improved tremendously. I remember the first day we visited with him at Walter Reed Hospital he wasn’t able to get up from his chair with out assistance and now he is able to get around on his own. I know this has to do with all your support and prayers he has received. Please don’t stop. His journey to recovery is just in the infant stage. He receives his chemotherapy treatments every 2 weeks and takes his other medication everyday. We are trying to get him relocated closer to home so we don’t have to travel so much. That being said he is still a soldier so he still has obligations he has abide to. We hope to have him back in Illinois some time in March which most likely be a short visit then back to Maryland. I hope while he is here he has the opportunity to see all of his friends and the people that have supported his cause. If you don’t get the chance to catch up with him I know he wanted to thank each and everyone of you for supporting us and helping make things a little easier. The cost of travel and the time off work for family members is a large sum but know matter how much it does cost he will never be alone through this. We walk every step of the way to see him beat this and enjoy that glorious day when he no longer succumbs to this thing we call cancer. God bless all!!
An update on Shay. He will be leaving next Sunday to head back to Walter Reed for his next round of treatment. Hoping we get some really good news from doctors. Thank you to everyone who has supported Shay and his family and continue to keep us in your prayers.
Shay is continuing his treatments. He had a chance to come home to Illinois for a couple weeks but had to return to Walter Reed Hospital. I believe it did him great to see all of family and friends. We are hoping he will be able to come home soon Once again I want thank all of you for supporting Shay.
I brought Shay back to Illinois in between his treatments. We have to go back to Bethesda on 25 of January. I am hoping being surrounded around family and friends will make him forget about what is going and he can relax and enjoy life. I hope he gets to see all of you while we are home. Bless you
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Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoJordyn thank you. Shay is so fortunate to have friends by his side and supporting him through this rough time. Bless you
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoThank you for supporting Shay in his battle with this disease. It helps tremendously knowing his friends are there along side him to see him through it.
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Hang in there, Shay, and thank you for your service!
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoThank you Cheri. Shay is so fortunate to have have great leaders like your self to have instilled the values and morals to grow up become the become the person he is today and to have helped him with all the ups and downs.
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoThank you so much from our family to yours. We are blessed to have people like yourself who truly care.
Sending love, prayers, and healing energy to you all.
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoShelly I can’t thank you enough for the love and support and inspiration to make i through this unfortunate time. I know there is guarantees but having amazing people in your life when all you see is sadness and pain makes it a little easier. You are like family to me and will always cherish our friendship.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. So proud of your accomplishments. God will get through this with support from family and friends. Make sure that you step with the correct foot first, get your head across and get to center! ;)
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoThank you for the words of encouragement. Shay wouldn’t have been the same young man without people like yourself to learn form. Thank you for continuing support for him and our family and the triopia family
Thinking of you all! You’ve got this Shay! The Hageman’s are lifting you all in prayer.
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoThank you for prayers and support for Shay. Having his friends keeping him in their thoughts will he will give him the power to overcome this. Happy New Year to the Hagemans.
Prayers for you Shay! Brian, Joyce, Jacob, and Jenna Surratt
Our family and church family are praying for you. Let Katie know if she can ever be of any assistance!
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoThank you Betsy. We feel blessed. Your generosity and kindness is second to none. Definitely will let Katie know if we need something.
donated $100
Keep your head up!!
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoRodney thank you for generosity. We won’t give up
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So many thoughts and prayers!! Stay strong ❤️❤️