Hey friends and family —

This past year and a half has been the hardest chapter of my life. I’ve had four major orthopedic surgeries in under 12 months — including emergency spine surgery that nearly cost me my ability to walk.

• Back-to-back knee surgeries in December 2023
• An emergency spinal surgery January 2024
• A vascular crisis and full hip replacement October 2024
• And now, a torn foot ligament requiring another operation next week

I’m a father of three beautiful kids. I’ve fought through every surgery thinking I’ll get back to work soon, but this most recent injury has knocked me off my feet again — literally.

I have been trying to make end meet as I could. now with the unexpected next surgery I am unable to keep up doing what I was due this most recent issue. I need help with basics as I reapply for assistance once again… things like my phone and everyday needs until I can get other assistance programs set back up. I never dreamed this would keep happening. With a heavy heart, and sadness I ask for help again. Simple things like my phone. That means no contact with my kids, doctors, or support system. Asking for help the first time was hard enough. I never dreamed I would be in this situation again…

I’m asking for your help to raise $1,000 — this will cover:

• My phone bill and service
• Transportation to medical appointments
• Food and basic needs while I wait for my next surgery
• Until I can get other assistance services set back up again. 

If you know me, you know I’m a fighter. I don’t quit. I just need a little help getting through this once again. so I can keep showing up for my kids, heal fully, and rebuild. It hasn’t stopped me yet and I can’t let it now. Thank you all in advance. 

Even $5 makes a difference. And if you can’t give, just sharing this means the world.

I love you all — thank you for reading this. I’ll never forget the kindness.