Hi, I am a close friend, and I am organizing this fundraiser to help the family of Dale Hayes, after their unexpected loss. His passing has left a huge hole in his children's hearts and those who loved him. We are hoping to raise enough money to help pay back the kind soul who gave the upfront money as a loan to the family. This person does not have the upfront cost but gave a loan to the family so that finale funeral arrangement could be made as soon as possible.

Help Support the Family of Dale Hayes After His Unexpected Passing

We are heartbroken to share that Dale Hayes has passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2025, his passing has left his family, friends, and especially his children, devastated and unprepared for such a loss.

Just days before his passing, Dale suffered a serious spinal injury — one of his vertebrae was fractured. He went through a major surgery where bone from his leg was grafted to his neck, and doctors placed rods, bolts, and plates to help stabilize his spine. After surgery, he was moved to the ICU and remained there until he was stable enough to come home. Sadly, only a short time after returning home, Dale passed away unexpectedly.

The family is devastated and still trying to come to terms with this loss. Because Dale did not have life insurance or any other coverage, the family had to borrow money that needs to be paid back as soon as possible. The family is also now faced with the heavy financial burden of paying this money back and making funeral arrangements.

We are humbly asking for your help during this difficult time. Any donation — no matter how small — will go directly toward funeral and burial expenses so that we can give Dale the peaceful farewell he deserves.

Please also note that this is the only official GoFundMe created by the family. If you see any other pages circulating, they are not connected to us.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness, your prayers, and your support. Every share and every donation means the world to us as we navigate this painful loss.

You can also donate directly via cash app

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❤️ With love,

Dale’s Family