This is Shawn Leach. Last year, he received a cancer diagnosis that changed everything. He was already grieving the loss of both his mother and father when he learned he had esophageal cancer. Before he could even prepare for surgery, doctors discovered two spots of cancer on his lungs as well.

Shawn is the father of my oldest son's child, Preston. Together, they have a beautiful grandson named Conley. Watching Shawn play with Conley, you see a man who loves deeply and wants to be present for his family. But right now, he's fighting for his life while trying to hold everything else together.

Every single day, Shawn shows up to work at a catering business. He's pushing through the exhaustion, the pain, and the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. He's doing this because he has to. He doesn't qualify for temporary benefits, which means there's no safety net. No financial relief. No pause button while he fights this battle.

The medical expenses are mounting. The treatments are relentless. The emotional toll of losing both parents and then facing his own mortality is immense. Shawn is one person trying to do the impossible—work full-time, endure aggressive cancer treatment, and stay afloat financially all at the same time.

He needs help. Right now. His family needs him to survive this, and survival takes resources he simply doesn't have access to. Whether it's helping with bills so he can take time to recover, covering transportation to appointments, or easing the financial pressure so he can focus on healing instead of just surviving day to day—every dollar makes a difference.

Shawn deserves a fighting chance that isn't consumed by financial devastation. Conley deserves to have his grandfather in his life. Preston deserves his father back. We're asking you to help make that possible. Please give what you can. Shawn is fighting hard. Let's fight alongside him.