I am a warrior. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. My story isn't over. 🎗

In May of 2021, life as Sheridan knew it changed forever.  A freak leg break resulted in the diagnosis of high-grade metastatic osteosarcoma.  Since then, he was forced to relocate, and he spent most of his days undergoing chemotherapy at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.   

On August 30th 2021, he underwent a surgery to have a donor bone placed in his right leg to remove his broken disease-ridden tibia.  They took a skin graft from his hip to close the wound.  Unfortunately, during that surgery, his main leg artery was breached resulting in an emergency vascular intervention to save his life.  Chemo infusions resumed shortly after his surgery and resulted in acute kidney injuries, cardiomyopathy, and a myriad of other life altering side effects.   

In December 2021, a routine chest x-ray revealed numerous spots in his lungs.  He was then scheduled for surgical biopsy and had a wedge resection of his lung.  The lung nodule removed proved that the disease has progressed to his lungs and that the chemo was no longer effective.  A subsequent PET scan provided further evidence of new bone metastasis (cancer spread). 

In January 2022, he began a new chemotherapy treatment.  The side effects continued to leave him hospitalized more frequently and required regular blood and platelet transfusions. 

The following 15 months resulted in lung surgeries, septic shock, disease progression, amputation, kidney failure, massive pleural effusion, and more.  There is so much to his story.  You can read more via the UPDATES button above and blog updates link at the bottom of the page.  You can also subscribe to the blog, for emailed updates too.  

Given the aggressive nature of osteosarcoma and its rapid progression, we want to raise awareness and share Sheridan's story and legacy.  

Sheridan's service prior to interment at Fort Snelling and video clips of his celebration of life can now be found just before the blog at the bottom of the page.