Latest update April 18th, 2025 8:12 AM
Cancer-free Sports Journalist thankful for this Father’s Day
“I am a living testimony that God saved my life for a reason and if he could do it for me he could do it for you. My best Father’s Day gift ever is having the opportunity to spend it with my sons,” a tearful Sean Devers said.
Last October, Devers, Guyanese cricket broadcaster and journalist, underwent surgery in neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago to remove a cancerous brain tumor. His journey to that operating theatre was made possible through prayers, financial assistance from companies and individuals and most of all, his will power to live.
Sean Devers and his three sons.
“My mom did not go to Trinidad but she texted me every day. My eldest son, Ricardo, spent most of the time with me just after the surgery. I stayed at my dad’s house when I went up to the States.”
He recently returned from the United States of America. His tests were clean and he is expected to undergo a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in August this year. A cancer-free Devers could have the MRI done locally.
Last week, Devers returned to his job as a Sports Journalist at Kaieteur News and has had offers to resume his radio commentary career. But, for now the 43-year-old father of three is just thankful to be alive and is taking one day at a time.
He has found a new meaning to life– cricket is no longer his major priority. Devers is now a born-again Christian and has replaced his cricket bat pendant on his chain with that of a crucifix. “When I thought I would die I turned to Jesus to save me and he gave me a second chance. So many people supported me with prayers or donations and I believed that God would not waste their efforts by not healing me.”
Devers believes that his recovery is part of God’s plan and he wants to help other cancer victims. Within the near future he hopes to create a fund that would probably be managed by the Cancer Institute to help persons finance their operations.
He recalled that with the help of former West Indies cricketer Brian Lara, individuals and large companies he received the necessary medical treatment.
Devers noted that there needs to be more public awareness of cancer. “When I experienced my first seizure I didn’t know what was happening to me. And, when I was in Trinidad and the US I saw many advertisements informing about cancer. I think we need that,” he said.
“I what to thank Michelle, the mother of my two younger sons for the great job she did with the boys when I was away for those nine months. And, the people in Guyana, Trinidad, Barbados, Antigua and the USA who did fundraisers for me. I am grateful to every one of them, especially International cricket broadcasters Tony Cozier, ‘Reds’ Pereira, Fazeer Mohammed and Andrew Mason who organized radio and TV shows for me across the Caribbean.”
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