Hey everyone, if you know me, then you know how hard it is for me to ask for help. I've never been good at admitting when I need support, but I'm at a point in my life where I have no choice but to reach out.

After nearly eight years of fighting a battle with 25 total foot surgeries and trying everything possible to avoid what's coming, I've made the difficult decision to have my foot amputated. Even saying that out loud is surreal. It's still hard for me to wrap my head around it, but I know deep down that this is the only solution. This has been a long journey, and I've held on as long as I could, but my body is telling me it's time to move forward, even if that means moving forward in a completely different way.

The reality of this situation is complex. Beyond the emotional toll of losing a part of myself, I'm facing significant medical bills that are piling up. But the medical expenses are just the beginning. Once I'm healed from the amputation, I'll need a prosthetic foot to have any chance at mobility and independence. That prosthetic foot comes with a price tag that I simply cannot afford on my own right now.

I won't lie to you—my life will never be the same. Normal, as I knew it, is gone. But I'm determined to do whatever it takes to make my life liveable again. I want to be able to walk, to work, to live with dignity and as much independence as possible. That prosthetic foot isn't just a medical device; it's my pathway back to a life where I can take care of myself and move forward.

I'm asking for your help because I truly cannot do this alone. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings me closer to getting the prosthetic I need and reclaiming my ability to live the fullest life possible. Thank you for believing in me and for standing by my side during one of the hardest times of my life.