Help support the Collins Family

Dear friends and community members,

Robert “Cowboy” Collins Jr recently began experiencing severe headaches and decided to visit the hospital. After conducting some scans, the medical team determined that he needed to be transferred to Methodist Stone Oak Hospital. There, he underwent a brain biopsy, during which they drilled about 10 inches into his brain to extract a sample from the tumor. Further analysis revealed that the tumor was cancerous.

The pathology report, which came back yesterday, confirmed the devastating news that Cowboy has terminal brain cancer, specifically Stage 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme. We are all deeply affected by this diagnosis and are doing everything we can to support him and his family during this challenging time.

Cowboy was recently supposed to start a new job, but due to these sudden and unfortunate events, he is unable to do so. We are doing everything in our power to ensure he receives the necessary medical treatment, but it is a costly journey. To help alleviate some of the financial burden on this amazing family as Cowboy fights this battle, we have decided to start a GoFundMe campaign. The financial strain of cancer treatment is a daunting challenge for many families beyond the emotional and physical toll, the costs associated with treatment can be hefty.

Even the smallest contribution can make a significant difference for the Collins family. We kindly request your support, whether through a financial contribution or by sharing this campaign with others. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated and will be instrumental in positively impacting Cowboy's journey. All funds raised will go directly to the Collins family.

Thank you so much for your support during this time of need. We appreciate your time, love, and kindness. Please keep Cowboy and the Collins family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult period.

A little bit about Cowboy…

Cowboy served as an Air Force loadmaster for C5s. Over the years, he has worked as an RN in the emergency departments at Baptist Hospital, BAMC and the VA, in addition to providing home health care. He has saved thousands of lives and devoted himself to the service of others. Cowboy is a devout Christian who has demonstrated his strength and faith throughout this journey, leaning heavily on God. Cowboy is also a dedicated family man, blessed with three children—Landon, his wife Grace, Katie and her husband Jackson , and Mason—and a wonderful wife, Jenny Collins. He is known for his caring nature, hard work, and unwavering support for his loved ones. Cowboy's selflessness and dedication have touched countless lives, and now it's our turn to support him in his time of need. Above all, Cowboy would like to ask for prayers not only for himself but for his friends and family and all the medical team he will encounter.