May-June Newsletter

STEVE #STEVESTRONG UPDATE from

Hello, everyone, As we stand on the precipice of spring, I can’t help but reflect on the past seven months and how much my life has changed. This journey began in late August, though looking back, there were small signs leading up to what became a pivotal moment—a car accident. It was a minor fender bender, but it was caused by depth perception and peripheral vision issues. Like most people, I shook it off and went to work the next day—only to have another small accident. That’s when my wife picked me up and took me to the hospital. At first, doctors thought I had suffered a stroke. Things moved quickly here in Franklin. Within 25 minutes, I had undergone a CT scan and MRI, which revealed something no one ever wants to hear: cancer. But not just any cancer— glioblastoma, one of the most malignant and elusive brain cancers. I was immediately rushed to Frye Hospital in Hickory, NC, where I underwent surgery within two days. The surgery was successful, and I soon began radiation treatment and oral chemotherapy, which concluded just 18 UPDATE FROM STEVE // MAY & JUNE 2025

before Thanksgiving on November 20th. Afterward, I had the opportunity to travel with my family to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where we laid my father, Steve Sheridan Sr., to rest in the Atlantic Ocean. Now, I am in the maintenance phase of treatment, undergoing five-day rounds of oral chemotherapy followed by 23 days off —a 28-day cycle. Today, March 24th, marks the beginning of my fourth cycle. Every day, I work on my physical therapy, staying

committed to regaining my strength. I am also now an established patient at Duke University, where we look forward to exploring additional treatment options. This journey has taught me patience, grace, and empathy—and, most importantly, the power of maintaining a