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Life-Changing Surgery for Chris Simons

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Hello, and thank you for being here. Anybody who has spent 5 minutes with me knows what my Dad means to me. Anybody who has spent 5 minutes with him, knows why. Since I can remember, I’ve been in admiration of his love for people. He has gone above and beyond to help anyone he can. Neglecting the one person he should be prioritizing; himself.

For over a decade my Dad has been living with an excruciating hiatal hernia. After many trips to the ER, and putting it off for so very long, it’s time I humbly ask for your help. My Father works harder than anyone I’ve ever known, and that’s no exaggeration. He puts in 16-18 hour days 7 days a week, only ever stopping to come to the rescue one of the many people that look to him for help. Now he needs help. The thought of not being able to work for a length of time post-op and the cost of surgery are weighing so heavily on him that he feels like this is impossible. I have hope that all the kindness, love, and time he’s put into other people will come back to him. From his years spent as a Children’s and Youth Pastor, to his time spent at nonprofits, providing safe places to live to the many underserved people of Jacksonville, he’s had a massive impact on so many people’s lives.

We’ve been in touch with several hospitals and surgeons in the area and have been able to secure an anesthesiologist, hospital room, and surgeon for the procedure at a cash price, as he is uninsured. They recognize the severity of the hernia and can schedule the procedure as soon as mid-December. I can’t begin to list the situations he’s rescued me from whether financial, car related, emotional, or help with Micah. While I’ll never be able to pay him back for all the times he took me to see Tom Brady, I’m hoping by showing some vulnerability and asking for help, I can help make this happen for him.

My deepest gratitude to any shares, donations, and positivity sent his way.

With Love, Elise
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    Elise Simons-Calway
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    Jacksonville, FL

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