Ronan Winter likely won't live to see his daughters Keelan, 15, and Keara, 11, grow up. But the kindness of an Internet community could bring a small bit of solace to his family.
The husband and father of two girls was diagnosed with Stage IV esophageal cancer in December 2013. In six months, Winter has gone from a vibrant family man to a sliver of his former self. The story of Winter's cancer battle spread online after his niece, Courtney Russell, shared the details with heartbreaking photographs on Imgur
Russell detailed her uncle's struggle and the emotional and financial impact it has had on his family. She explains that though Winter always worked hard to provide for his wife and children, he can no longer leave his bed to work. As a result, the family has wiped out its savings to pay for medical expenses, including Keelan's and Keara's college funds Read more...
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