Rangers great Ron Duguay’s family makes heartbreaking plea as he battles Stage 4 cancer

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New York Rangersgreat Ron Duguay is battling aggressive Stage 4 cancer, prompting his family to issue a heart-wrenching plea for help as the former NHL star pursues additional treatment “in hopes of giving him the best possible chance.”

Duguay, 68, first opened up about his health toPage Six,telling the outlet that seeking financial support has been a challenge for him as someone who has used his platform to try to help others.

Ron Duguay of the New York Rangers skates during warmups prior to the start of the alumni game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec.31, 2011.(Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

“I find it extremely hard asking for funds for all these costs I’m going through,” he said.“Normally, I’m helping others.”

Orange County, where my sister and I live, so he could receive treatment here … and thankfully, it has helped him so far.”

Ron Duguay attends the 71st annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York, N.Y., June 11, 2017.(Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

The family explained that Duguay is flying fromFloridato California every two weeks to receive treatment and that his worsening condition has prompted them to seek “holistic care” in addition to traditional treatment.

“Recently, his cancer numbers have started to rise again, and while he continues his current treatments, we are now exploring additional treatment options outside of the United States in hopes of giving him the best possible chance.These treatments are very expensive and add another layer of financial strain during an already difficult time.”

Over $66,000 had been raised as of Wednesday.

Canadian hockey player Ron Duguay (center) of the New York Rangers during a game against the New York Islanders in April 1982.(Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

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Duguay was one of the Rangers’ most recognizable players of the late 1970s and early 1980s after getting drafted 13th overall in 1977.He was an instrumental part of the team’s run in the 1979 Stanley Cup Final.

He played in 864 games during an 11-yearNHLcareer, recording 274 goals and 346 assists.He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings.

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