The Heart of the Struggle

I’m Drew, and Bryce is a very special person that I love and cherish with my entire being. If you know Bryce, you know he is a fighter. For a long time now, he has been fighting an uphill battle against Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)—a chronic, debilitating immune disorder that has effectively put his life on hold.

Because of this illness, Bryce’s world has become a dangerous obstacle course. What most people consider "normal"—eating a meal, going for a walk, or even sitting in a room with common scents—is a risk for him.

Bryce is one of the most gifted, intelligent, and caring souls I have had the pleasure of getting to know over the past 2+ years. To know him is to love him. He is one of the most special human beings I have ever met. Despite his unique challenges, his light shines brighter than the sun. He is of the strongest people I know. 

Most of Bryce’s days are spent:

Navigating severe chemical sensitivities and chronic pain.

Managing "crashing" fatigue and fainting that makes working impossible.

Struggling with a dangerously limited diet of only a few safe foods.

The Roadblocks to Recovery

We have tried the traditional route, but the system is not built for complex cases like Bryce’s.

A Lack of Awareness: Most doctors have little to no training in Mast Cell Disorders.

The Disability Gap: Despite being unable to work, Bryce has been denied disability multiple times. The complexity of "invisible" illnesses makes the legal process a nightmare.

The Specialists are Out of Reach: The few traditional doctors who understand MCAS have years-long waiting lists or have stopped taking patients entirely.

Why Functional Medicine is the "Missing Key"

Through the community of other chronic illness "warriors," he has found that Functional Medicine is his best shot at a real life. These specialists look at the root cause, not just the symptoms.

The Barrier: Functional Medicine is not covered by insurance. It is a cash-pay system that averages $10,000 for a comprehensive, tailored care plan.

Bryce has exhausted his resources. He is trapped in a cycle: he cannot work until he heals, but he cannot afford the care he needs to heal. He has been passed from doctor to doctor, and it is time he finally works with someone who understands his body and doesn't downplay his suffering, or dismiss it all together.

How You Can Join the Fight

It is no small thing to ask for help in today’s world, but he cannot do this alone. Your support will go directly toward:

Specialized Functional Medicine Care Plans

Root-cause diagnostic testing (not covered by traditional labs)

Targeted supplements and protocols to stabilize his immune system

How to help:

Donate: No amount is too small. Every dollar is a step toward Bryce’s normalcy.

Share: Please share this link on your social media or with your community.

Support: Your words of encouragement keep Bryce going on his most difficult days.

Thank you for taking a moment to hear Bryce’s story. With your help, we can finally get him the care he deserves to get his life back. Help Bryce remove the bars from his invisible prison. Lets give him a chance at the life we all so easily take for granted.