My health has gotten worse and I have just been hospitalized and am on stroke watch. When I get out of the hospital I will need a place to live and I am unable to pay my bills.

I'm writing this with a heavy heart and a great deal of humility. For anyone who knows me, asking for help isn't something I do easily. However, I've reached a point where I have no other choice.

Over the last few years, my health has declined dramatically. It's been a tough road with a series of diagnoses, from a severe autoimmune disease and debilitating back problems to a recent heart ablation surgery. Most recently, I've been struggling with my vision. I have no peripheral vision due to past head injuries, and my eyes have stopped working together. This has made it almost impossible for me to work in my freelance graphic design business.

The specialist care I need for this isn't covered by insurance, and my medical leave has left me with no financial resources. Any support you can offer will go directly toward my medical bills and living expenses as I fight to regain my health.

My condition is a constant battle. I'm currently on 10 different medications to control multiple health issues, including the autoimmune disease and debilitating migraines that last for days. The constant burning in my eyes, combined with the loss of my peripheral vision, has made it impossible to work. I’ve been attending 1-2 doctor appointments and two therapy sessions every week with little to no progress. My primary care doctor is now considering a referral to the Mayo Clinic to get answers, but I simply do not have the financial resources for this.

The cost of my care and the inability to work as much as I need to due to being constantly ill has put me in a desperate situation. I've been selling everything I own to keep up with my mortgage and living expenses, but it's exhausting and not sustainable. I am humbly asking for your help to cover my medical costs and living expenses so I can focus all my energy on getting the care I need to heal.

I am reaching out during an incredibly challenging time, and it's not easy for me to ask for help. For years, I've been a hard worker, often putting in 60+ hours a week to support my wife and three children. Asking for assistance goes against everything I've ever known.

Thank you for your consideration.

Brian Buck