My big brother, Scott, is my hero—the funniest, most loving person I know. Now, he’s in the fight of his life. Scott has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, and his doctors at MD Anderson say the only chance left is an immediate, extremely high-risk surgery called Total Pelvic Exenteration (TPE). This radical operation will last over 12 hours and remove his colon, rectum, bladder, and seminal glands. The recovery could take up to six long months away from home, over 200 miles from his family.

Scott has already endured proton therapy and rounds of chemotherapy. He’s been through the fight with courage and humor, but now the financial burden is overwhelming. Thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs have already drained him, and ahead lie even more hospital bills, endless travel, hotels, and daily living expenses. On top of that, he can’t work—yet the bills keep piling up.

Before agreeing to such a radical surgery with no guarantees of a long or quality life, Scott is also seeking alternative, holistic treatments, praying for relief and better quality of life. This requires another costly three-week stay over a thousand miles from home—but when you’re fighting for your life, you try everything.

My brother shouldn’t have to fight cancer and the crushing stress of financial ruin. He deserves to focus on healing, not on how he’s going to pay for rent, food, or the next round of treatment.

This is where we’re asking for your help. Please, if you can, donate whatever amount is possible—every dollar matters, every share matters, every prayer matters. Together, help me give my brother, Scott, a fighting chance to face this cruel disease with dignity and strength.

Time is critical. Please donate today, and share this with as many people as you can. Help our family rally behind our brother and show him he’s not alone in this fight.