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First I'd like to thank every single person reading this. My family and I appreciate you even if you can't donate.The above picture is My father, Jim Parker(50). I am his son, Samuel, and I am 19 years old. I have 2 sisters Named Kaycee (16) and Chelsee (9) and a loving mother Robin. And I can tell you first hand my  Dad is one of the toughest, hard working, and kind men Ive ever had the pleasure to know. 3 years ago, after falling very ill and making a trip to the E.R., my Dad was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This came as no shocker to us as my grandpa, Glen, had this very same diagnosis before passing in 2005. All though the diagnosis didnt shock us we were suprised to learn my dad also had a condition called Charcot foot.

Charcot foot is a condition causing weakening of the bones in the foot that can occur in people who have significant neuropathy. The bones are weakened enough to fracture, and with continued walking the foot eventually changes shape. As the disorder progresses, the joints collapse and the foot takes on an abnormal shape.
Information on Charcot Foot

Charcot foot develops as a result of neuropathy, which decreases sensation and the ability to feel temperature, pain, or trauma. Because of diminished sensation, the patient may continue to walk—making the injury worse.

My dad had serious infection in his leg and the Parker family's 3 year battle against the virus trying to claim our head of household's limb, began. For 3 years we changed our lifestyles and habits to adapt and better not only our Dad and husband but ourselves. Meanwhile my father went to work everyday, risking his own health, to provide my sisters, mom, and I with the best life he could.

However tradgedy struck our family just 3 weeks ago when our long and strenous battle was lost and my father grew very ill and ended up back in the E.R. After almost a week in the hospital we were devestated to learn he was going to lose his right leg....
And now that brings us to today.... With Modifications and accomidations we'll need to make to our home, My sisters upcoming school schedual and growing power, heat, and grocery bills. Our family is sinking quick. After everything we've been threw and everything conqured we've hit a wall.

Anything you can manage is more than appreciated!! Even if it nothing physical, kind thoughts and good vibes are needed in the millions!!

Thank You and God Bless
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  • Andre & Lori Arotcharen
    • $100 
    • 9 yrs
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Sam Parker
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Talent, OR

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