Daryl's Eviction / Cancer Fund

Daryl Lankford is 42 years-old. He’s lived in Fruitland, MD, since 1998. He worked for a local company which specialized in transporting the disabled to and from their various appointments.

In June of 2015, Daryl was declared unable to continue working. Daryl’s next step was to apply for federal disability. From his first disability application until today, his bills have piled up to alarming levels. To maintain his residence of 18 years, Daryl has used every resource offered through Social Services and several charitable organizations in his county.

While Daryl receives a temporary disability check and food stamps each month, the reality is that these funds are only a fraction of his previous monthly income. After cutting out every non-essential service and expenditure, there’s still the mortgage, medical incidentals, etc. in addition to his regular monthly bills.

In January of this year, Daryl was diagnosed with cancer. While his cancer is treatable and the prognosis good, a real tragedy would be for Daryl to beat cancer yet lose his residence. It would be tragic because a scenario like this is so preventable.

Daryl has consulted with attorneys in his ongoing Disability application and is also considering relief through bankruptcy. We are hoping that bankruptcy can be averted after a successful fundraising campaign via this website.

Daryl was a youthful, carefree and fun guy before being stricken with cancer. For example, he used to referee in various local professional wrestling events around the Delmarva area.

Today, Daryl is still a positive person, but he’s been worn down by worry and stress. Since his cancer diagnosis, Daryl has been heavily depressed, trying to keep a positive mental attitude while staying one step ahead of creditors. It doesn't help that Daryl's become very nervous at the prospect of being homeless at this most crucial period in his life.

Daryl needs your help, now. Today. Please, if you’re unable to help today, tell 2 friends about Daryl.

Thank you.