I hate these things, but I’ll try my best to not make a fool of myself:

Hi, I’m Bobby. If you’re reading this, you probably already know this. I have been a Type-1 Diabetic for the last 26 years, and in full-blown kidney failure for six months. I try every day to be the best person I can and help anyone that I’m able to. I want to inspire my daughter to be the best version of herself.

About six months ago, I had to involuntarily relocate to Virginia. While living here, I became very ill and found out that the diabetes had destroyed my kidneys. I was rushed to a bigger hospital that was more equipped to handle my diagnosis. I ended up with emergency surgery to install a port that connects to my heart so that I could receive hemodialysis. During the surgery, the surgeon left a stitch loose, and I almost bled out (I’ve never seen so much blood leak out of my body).

Since then, it’s been a constant struggle of being sick, needing blood transfusions, trips to the emergency room, and being hundreds of miles away from my beautiful daughter.

Today (Christmas Day 2024) I was diagnosed with a serious blood infection and they are pretty concerned. I’ll be in isolation, on some pretty intense antibiotics, and getting countless tubes/bottles of blood taken from me.

On top of all of that, the bills and expenses are piling up. I feel like I can’t catch my breath. I’m constantly being a financial burden on my family. I’ve tried starting my prop business again; however, when I was in the hospital initially, my storage unit that contained over $20,000 of my work equipment, resources, supplies, and machinery was auctioned off for lack of payment. I’m not giving up on that dream. But I’m at a point that I need to reach out.

I try not to ask much from anyone. I like to be the one giving. Most people will tell you that I often give away things to help others. I don’t like how this makes me feel to need help, but I recognize that I’m falling into a hole.

If you are in a position to help me, even if it’s just support and encouragement, I could certainly use a hand.

I’ll be posting updates and personally thanking each and every person that shows support and encouragement (not just donations).

Thank you again for your love. I love you all back.