My name is Zachary. I am 32 years old, employed by FilterEasy in Wilson, North Carolina, and the sole financial provider for my three children — Makenna (9), Noah (8), and Alaina (4). They are my entire world and the reason I fight every single day.

Cancer has already taken so much from my family. I lost my grandmother and my dad, and not long before that, my brother and my mother — all to cancer. Now at 32 years old, I find myself facing the same battle that God called them home from.

Within the last few weeks, I was diagnosed with Colon Cancer.

On February 18, 2026, I will have my entire colon removed. After that, the real fight begins.

I am scared. I am nervous. I am stressed. I never imagined facing something like this at 32 — with no parents to lean on and no real safety net. Over the years, I worked extremely hard to grow up, to leave foolish things behind me, and to become the father and provider my children deserve. I live paycheck to paycheck and work hard so they have what they need — and sometimes just a little more.

My income will stop on February 17, 2026 for surgery. I may qualify for up to 60% of my average pay starting eight days after surgery, and only for up to 10 weeks. But with rent, copays, deductibles, utilities, groceries, and everyday necessities — while I am physically unable to work — the burden will be overwhelming.

More than anything, I think about my babies. I think about how this impacts them. I worry about their stability while I fight for my life and my health.

I do not like asking for financial help — especially from strangers — because everyone has their own battles. But something keeps telling me to try this. I am scared, and I don’t know what else to do.

I am trusting God to make a way, because the impossible is possible through Christ who strengthens me.

I am holding onto this promise:

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

Even in my fear, I trust that His strength will carry me where mine runs out.

If you feel led to help — whether through prayer, sharing this, or donating — it would mean more than I can ever express.

Thank you for standing with us.