Dave is a fighter.
In 2013, a ruptured disc—initially misdiagnosed as sciatica—suddenly paralyzed Dave, a hardworking truck driver. Doctors told us his odds were slim, but Dave refused to give up. Through sheer grit and determination, he regained use of his legs and no longer had to rely on the wheelchair. He will always live with the invisible paralysis from l2 down.
I’ve been by his side as his full-time caregiver ever since. Because he’s a high fall risk, he requires round-the-clock care. Over the last decade, Dave has survived 2 spinal decompression surgeries, two knee replacements, two spinal fusions, and a battle with cancer. Every single time life hit him hard, he got back up.
Now, Dave is facing another major battle.
Two blown discs and a compressed spinal cord have caused severe nerve damage, leaving his hand and arm numb. We are currently waiting on an upcoming appointment with a surgeon in London to pinpoint the exact surgical plan.
Dave will have this surgery, and I will be right there to care for him during his recovery—just as I always have. But the truth is, I’m now facing my own health challenges, and doing this completely on our own is getting harder every day.
Why We Need Your Help
Our dream before winter sets in is to relocate closer to our family so we don't have to face this next chapter isolated.
Every dollar raised will go directly toward:
Out-of-pocket medical costs & ongoing care expenses
Travel to and from medical appointments and London specialists
Relocation and moving costs to get us closer to family support
How You Can Stand With Us
We know times are tough for everyone, and we are so deeply grateful for this community.
You can support Dave’s journey in two powerful ways:
Donate: Any amount, no matter how small, makes a meaningful difference.
Share: Hitting the "Share" button spreads our story to others who might be able to help.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love, prayers, and support as Dave prepares for surgery. We couldn't do this without you. ❤️
** Without your sharing this wouldn't be possible. If you can donate great, but sharing the campaign means everything. Hoping to be the difference for Dave.*
