Help Brad Access Life-Saving tx and enhance quality of life.
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Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted supporters,
My name is Laura and with a heavy heart and an urgent plea, I am reaching out for help during one of the most difficult times in our lives. The love of my life, my husband, my best friend, Brad, has been diagnosed with aggressive Stage IV/V prostate cancer at the age of 46, summer of 2021. As you can imagine, this diagnosis flipped our world upside down and we have been fighting the good fight since day one.
Brad is an incredible person— a father, husband and friend. Someone who always puts his best foot forward, has worked hard to provide for his family, and has and continues to keep his trust at the forefront. But as his illness has progressed, he is no longer able to work, he has lost his spark, and the weight of medical bills and daily expenses is becoming overwhelming.
We have fought to manage this on our own (and those of you who know us personally can attest to this!), but the reality is that the time has come when we need help. The mounting medical costs, combined with everyday expenses, have created a financial strain that we cannot bear alone. Many of you have asked how you can support us during this time, and after much thought and advice from loved ones, we have decided to start this GoFundMe.
We have recently changed oncologists in order to hit this from a new point of view and see what other options may be available to us. Despite all the medication and treatments Brad has received these last 3.5 years, his cancer continues to grow. He is requiring radiation therapy (which is a cost we have yet to discuss with the medical team) and the medical team would like to start him on new oral meds to compliment to radiation asap.
How Your Support Helps:
- Covering medical bills and treatments. The monthly cost for the oral meds is $2,862/month. We have applied for assistance; this is the reduced cost. Keep in mind he NEEDS this medication to literally survive.
- Keeping up with essential living expenses (rent, utilities, groceries). Big focus on nutritional support for his ailing body.
- Allowing me to focus on caring for Bradley without the added stress of continued financial hardship. (near and dear to my heart!)
Any donation, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in our lives. If you are unable to give, we completely understand, but please share this fundraiser with others. The more people that hear our story and his situation, the greater the chances are for receiving the support we desperately need.
From the bottom of my heart/soul, Thank you for your love, prayers, and support. We are incredibly grateful for every kind word, every share, and every donation!!!
With love and gratitude,
Laura and Bradley
Organizer
Laura Ruiz
Organizer
Augusta, GA