Hello, Friends!

I was really hoping I would have to do this but here we are.

In October I was informed that a hip surgery I had in my mid 20's had failed and a large portion of my greater trochanter was hanging on by one thread of a screw. I have hip dysplasia and I have required multiple corrective surgeries to try and correct it.

I was put on a list for surgery and informed that it would be later in the year. On January 6th I received a phone call that my surgery was being expedited and was scheduled for January 14. I was not prepared financially for this surgery and I have had to cancel shoots and put off getting a job. Fortunately, I do start a new job March 10, but I am extremely behind on bills and I am at risk for some of my services being shut off. Any money received from this GoFundMe will be put towards outstanding bills, groceries, and assistance to hire a dog walker as I am still unable to walk my dogs. I am on crutches for at least five more weeks.

This has quite possibly been the most difficult thing I have had to go through in my life.

I was really hoping it wouldn't get to this point because I hate asking for help, but I am extremely behind and unfortunately need the support of my community.

I so appreciate your help.

Big hugs,

Blake