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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Sending prayers!
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoLisa and Kevin thank you for reaching out and supporting Shay on his way to beat this. Your kindness will not be forgotten
My thoughts and prayers are with Shay. May god give him strength during these difficult times.
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoStephanie thank you for reaching out to Shay with your support and prayers. He will be going through some times but with his family and friends by his side makes it a little easier.
We are praying for you and your family.
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoI told Shay you have him your prayers and he wanted me to tell you thank you and his family thanks you also.
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Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoThank you for being a such a good friend to Shay and for supporting him in this difficult time.
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoJoe thank you for your friendship and compassion for Shay and our family!
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoJoe I can’t thank you enough. I hope all is well with you and your family. Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
Praying for you all!
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoTo both of you I can’t thank you enough. Having friends in your corner during this rough time means more than you know.
Shay, We were so sorry to hear this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoThank you for the prayers. I know Shay is so appreciated of your kindness as well as his family. We hope to have good news soon
Praying!
Reply from Thomas Hopkin3 years agoWe can’t thank you enough! Shay has a long road ahead of him but he is strong and with the prayers and support the will beat it
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Merry Christmas Shay, with love.