Girl makes heartbreaking plea for help for terminally ill Uncle

A user of sharing site Imgur has sent a desperate plea for help to internet users, after her uncle was diagnosed with cancer.

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by Ellie Hooper |
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Referring to the man as Uncle Ronan, user aydiafaith describes how her family member was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in late 2013, which spread everywhere.

Uncle Rolan is described as having a 'zest for life'

Rolan, who is originally from Ireland, was the main breadwinner of the family, and so worked for two months after his diagnosis to provide for his wife and two daughters.

But after becoming bedridden and suffering a mini stroke, Rolan has been left unable to eat or speak.

After being diagnosed with cancer and having a stroke, Rolan lost weight rapidly

The man, described as someone with 'an insatiable zest for life', wanted to see his daughters, 15 and 11, go off to college and be 'all they can ever possibly want to be.'

But sadly, Rolan won't live to see this.

Doctor's have said that Rolan will starve to death before his cancer kills him, because he is unable to eat and has become too weak to have a feeding tube installed.

His family, including wife Diane and daughters Keelan and Keara, are now forced to watch their beloved waste away.

With Rolan being the main breadwinner, his wife Diane is now drowning in medical bills, with all their savings and children's college funds drained of money. Aydiafaith is asking for donations to help the family in this difficult time. If you'd like to read more, or donate to the cause, please click here. Click here to donate.

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