Hello everyone, my name is Jake Madison Hull.

Let me tell you about my journey with cancer thus far. December of 2022 I was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia caused by a genetic defect in my chromosomes. It was all very complex and scary but we achieved remission and cured my disease. You will see in the header image a picture of me first entering this journey, then me during the treatments, and me literally today.

[Mayo Clinic Jacksonville FL, first rounds of treatments]

I wish I could say I was doing well today, though I cannot. Recovery has been difficult. I now have several other illnesses ranging from Graft VS Host Disease to various autoimmune diseases. There's been many complications over these years we've had to address. I promise I'm fighting still even to this day, I can't give up.

I've done my best to return to a normal life. Before this I was working as a vet tech and seeking higher education in that field.

[worked for Banfield Pet Hospital]

I've since attempted to return to work, but we quickly realized that with my conditions it wouldn't be possible for me to work in that sort of environment. I'm no longer able bodied, I am considered disabled. It's unfortunate because I have such a passion for animal science, but alas my own health must come first.

Jump forward to today and I'm still far from healthy. I'm visiting the hospital multiple times a week for tests and treatments and even as I'm writing this now I've been admitted into the hospital for a week and half. I am not sure how much longer I will be here but this is taking time away from me being able to find suitable work, not to mention just being away from my home and family.

I recently had some complications and even a potential second cancer scare, though we don't believe that's what's happening now. However the doctors have made it clear I need to make some changes to my life and work balance. The next step for me and my immediate loved ones (my fiance and pet dog) is for us to relocate immediately.

[The love of my life Coby and our dog Pixel]

Certain outside factors such as mold issues in our home and, again, my line of work have been affecting my health more than I realized. I've had a few biopsy surgeries and numerous diagnostic tests since I've been admitted and we are working towards some answers, so there's at least some light in these dark times. I will update as we have more information but we are sure that even the worst case scenarios have treatment options thankfully.

So what's next? Well it's clear I'm in need of assistance, else I wouldn't be creating this crowd fund. I, my fiance Coby, and a dear friend of mine Isaac have made arrangements to move into a new apartment which is both closer to my doctor and is cleaner and easier to manage than our current home. We have secured the lease but since I've been out of work for a while now our funds have begun to run dry. What I am asking for us any kind financial support to help us with moving costs and the security deposit required to get us into this new place. It is an opportunity that we, quite frankly, can't miss out on. I assure you I am making efforts to find some sort of work that I can manage, perhaps something work from home even. This is difficult to do from a hospital room or course, but I am trying.

Between piling medical bills/debt and the lack of money coming in we are falling into uncertain times. All funds we receive from this will go directly towards living costs and medical bills. I wish I did not have to ask for this kind of assistance, and this isn't something I want to get used to doing.

But we need the help.

Even just for the next month or two for me to secure stable work and better health conditions.

So that's my slice of life. I appreciate you even simply taking the time to read about me, it's been a long journey and I reflect every day on the things I've been through and the dream of the future I have. We all need help from time to time and here I am humbly asking. I wish to one day repay, or at the least, thank each and every person that has helped me through these tough times. So please, if you have the ability to donate and help my little family out I would be endlessly grateful. If you don't, I understand and I only ask that you spread the word around.

Thank you again, and much love.