OCEAN COUNTY – A local family is turning to the community for support as longtime emergency medical technician William Miller begins treatment for kidney cancer.
Kelsey Miller told Jersey Shore Online that her husband — a devoted father, partner and career EMT — was diagnosed this week, leaving the Barnegat family facing unexpected medical expenses and time away from work. She described him as someone who has spent his career showing up for others on their hardest days, bringing calm in chaotic moments and helping people at their most vulnerable.
Miller is an EMT with both the Toms River and Lanoka Harbor Police Departments.
Miller said she and her family are leaning on their faith and the support network they’ve built over the years, but the cost of treatment, travel and lost income has quickly become overwhelming.
Loved ones have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help ease the financial strain so he can focus on recovery.
The family is asking for donations, shares of the fundraiser or messages of encouragement as he begins treatment. “Every bit of support means more than we can say,” Miller said. “We’re grateful to have this community behind us.”
To donate, click here to access the GoFundMe page.
