NYPD Cop's World Crumbles: Son's Rare Cancer Battles Bankrupt Family

2025-03-02 12:05:26.926

Retired NYPD Lt. Eric Dym and his family's backpacking trip through Asia took a devastating turn when their 7-year-old son, Derek, was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer. The family's savings have been exhausted by medical bills, forcing them to live in an RV near Los Angeles Children's Hospital where Derek undergoes treatment. Despite the financial strain and the aggressive nature of the cancer, the Dyms remain resolute in their fight, utilizing various treatments and seeking support through a GoFundMe page which has raised over $154,000.