If you are part of the Cole Valley community, chances are you know Eric Highfill. Eric is so much more than the person responsible for keeping our children and staff safe each day. He is a familiar face, a source of encouragement, a mentor, and someone who makes a lasting impact on our kids in ways people may not see.
Day in and day out, Eric goes above and beyond his role. He encourages our children, lifts them up, and plays an incredibly important part in making Cole Valley the special community it is. He has our kids' backs every single day, and now it's our turn to have his.
Over the past month, Eric began experiencing symptoms that led to further medical testing. Unfortunately, those tests revealed a brain tumor that requires urgent surgery. On November 16th, Eric will undergo a significant operation to remove the tumor. While the surgery and recovery will present challenges, Eric is strong, determined, and focused on healing and getting back to the life he loves.
Anyone who knows Eric knows he is tough. He has remained positive and in excellent spirits despite everything he is facing. He is not someone who would ever ask for help or want to feel like a burden.
However, we know that unexpected medical circumstances bring additional expenses and challenges for any family. Between surgery, medical expenses, recovery, and rehabilitation, the financial impact can add up quickly.
Our hope is to rally around Eric and his family by supporting them in spirit, prayer, and helping ease some of that financial burden. Your generosity will help provide the support and resources Eric needs to focus on his recovery, get back on his feet, and return to work and the school community as soon as he is medically able.
Many of you have reached out asking how you can help support the Highfill family during this time. This is our opportunity to come together and show them just how much they mean to our community.
If able, please join us Monday, November 16th at the Elementary campus courtyard at 8:20 or the Secondary campus Fieldhouse at 8:00 to pray for our brother and his family. We will be updating this page as often as possible, please check back for more information.
Let's rally around Eric and lift up the Highfill family. And let's show them that they are not walking through this alone.
