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Terminally Ill Man Uses Cancer Charity Funds to Propose to Girlfriend
12 Nov
Summary
- 27-year-old diagnosed with incurable brain cancer
- Used financial gift from charity to buy engagement ring
- Proposed to girlfriend on a lake surrounded by loved ones
In November 2025, country singer Jay Allen shared the heartwarming story of 27-year-old Brett Fine Jr. and his girlfriend Alyssa Kempf. Fine, who was diagnosed with a highly aggressive and incurable brain cancer called glioblastoma, had received a financial gift from a non-profit organization called the This Time Tomorrow Foundation, which provides support to individuals and families fighting cancer.
Instead of using the money for his own medical treatment, Fine decided to use it to buy an engagement ring and propose to his girlfriend Alyssa. The proposal took place on a lake in Indiana, surrounded by their loved ones. Allen was present to sing his emotional song "This Time Tomorrow" to the couple as they shared this special moment.
The video shows Fine, wearing a suit and cap, holding hands with Kempf as she becomes visibly emotional. At the end of the song, Allen embraces the couple, celebrating their engagement. Kempf later shared photos of the proposal on social media, showcasing the beautiful ring Fine had purchased.
