Zac's medical expenses
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There are thousands of go fund me's for people, ranging from moving expenses, to fundraisers for cheercamp, to bucket lists, medical expenses and many more. I suppose it is not fair to deem any more worthy than others, but I would like to tell you about the most deserving family I know.
This go fund me is for an amazing family who has, yet again, been faced with a challenge beyond their control. They need our help. Zac Bollinger is a master auto technician, husband to Sara (a RN), and father of two amazing boys- Everett (5) and Reece (1). Zac has been diagnosed with a large spinal tumor. It started about a year ago when he started having low back pain and attributed it to his very physical job. He followed all work comp's requests but the pain only worsened. Recently he began having serious neurological symptoms and they urgently approved an MRI. The MRI revealed a tumor extending the length of 4 vertebrae, inside the spinal canal, pushing on the spinal cord and wrapping around nerves. It does not appear to be malignant but it is a dangerous mass. Zac needs surgery ASAP and the neurosurgeons are making a plan for UCLA this week. After the surgery there will be a prolonged recovery and very possibly daily radiation for weeks to kill any tumor cells they were not able to excise. Thankfully Zac has medical insurance, but the co-insurance is large at 45%. In addition to the medical bills, there will be travel expenses, childcare, both Zac and Sara taking time off of work, and all life's other bills that occur whether or not a full paycheck is coming in.
Unfortunately for the Bollingers, this is not their first encounter with a life altering illness. Their fist son, Everett was born at 26wks gestation (4 mos early!) and spent his 1st 5mos fighting for his life in the hospital. He nearly lost that fight on more than one occassion. He is a miracle and has overcome many obstacles, and although his life's fight was won and I have never heard his parents be anything but grateful, it was an expensive fight. Even with insurance, they struggled financially for over a year and eventually lost their house. It's taken them years to recover, but they have. Now, they are being faced with those financial burdens again. They will do whatever it takes, but I don't want it to be at the cost of their house again.
So, I am asking you for a couple of things.
1. Pray. Pray for the doctors hands and minds when they excise this tumor. That they may get all of the tumor while leaving his nerves intact. Pray for peace for Sara and the kids during this stressful time. Pray for Zac's healing and for minimal pain. Pray every day please.
-and if you are able-
2. contribute a little to this fund. This amazing family needs help. They have allowed me to ask for it for them. I'm grateful for their transparent vulnerability so that we may be able to help them.
Thank you so much for your love and prayers for the Bollinger family.http://micropreemietomiracle.blogspot.com/
This go fund me is for an amazing family who has, yet again, been faced with a challenge beyond their control. They need our help. Zac Bollinger is a master auto technician, husband to Sara (a RN), and father of two amazing boys- Everett (5) and Reece (1). Zac has been diagnosed with a large spinal tumor. It started about a year ago when he started having low back pain and attributed it to his very physical job. He followed all work comp's requests but the pain only worsened. Recently he began having serious neurological symptoms and they urgently approved an MRI. The MRI revealed a tumor extending the length of 4 vertebrae, inside the spinal canal, pushing on the spinal cord and wrapping around nerves. It does not appear to be malignant but it is a dangerous mass. Zac needs surgery ASAP and the neurosurgeons are making a plan for UCLA this week. After the surgery there will be a prolonged recovery and very possibly daily radiation for weeks to kill any tumor cells they were not able to excise. Thankfully Zac has medical insurance, but the co-insurance is large at 45%. In addition to the medical bills, there will be travel expenses, childcare, both Zac and Sara taking time off of work, and all life's other bills that occur whether or not a full paycheck is coming in.
Unfortunately for the Bollingers, this is not their first encounter with a life altering illness. Their fist son, Everett was born at 26wks gestation (4 mos early!) and spent his 1st 5mos fighting for his life in the hospital. He nearly lost that fight on more than one occassion. He is a miracle and has overcome many obstacles, and although his life's fight was won and I have never heard his parents be anything but grateful, it was an expensive fight. Even with insurance, they struggled financially for over a year and eventually lost their house. It's taken them years to recover, but they have. Now, they are being faced with those financial burdens again. They will do whatever it takes, but I don't want it to be at the cost of their house again.
So, I am asking you for a couple of things.
1. Pray. Pray for the doctors hands and minds when they excise this tumor. That they may get all of the tumor while leaving his nerves intact. Pray for peace for Sara and the kids during this stressful time. Pray for Zac's healing and for minimal pain. Pray every day please.
-and if you are able-
2. contribute a little to this fund. This amazing family needs help. They have allowed me to ask for it for them. I'm grateful for their transparent vulnerability so that we may be able to help them.
Thank you so much for your love and prayers for the Bollinger family.http://micropreemietomiracle.blogspot.com/
Organizer
Sarah Gabriel
Organizer
Arroyo Grande, CA
