Help Ethan Recover & Continue School

Ethan’s fund eases cancer recovery and living costs to keep his nutrition studies on track

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Apart from having a troubled end difficult childhood I am just like most 32-year-old men who are trying to succeed in life in bedrooms I am currently going to Pima three crank short of transferring to the u of a for my Masters in nutrition that has been held off due to my pancreatic cancer diagnosis and treatment. For many years I didn't have any dreams or aspirations because I was told I wasn't worth it and I couldn't do it. But over the years of self-trials I have found out that I can do anything up on my mind too. Since then I have a shot for the moon and even if I only land among the stars I'll be happy. I am just trying to get through this rough amazingly hard trial I am being put through but honestly I needed it cuz it got me to think different and change my stupid self pity and want to strive even more and even harder than I ever have. I am as strong mentally as I was at my best now, when I had 2 years under my belt. I'm almost at a month and going but I'll get there and am making every assurance that I get to my goals.
I am a full-time worker and part-time student, and recently my life was turned upside down. After a major crash, I was forced to take eight weeks off to recover, with no income coming in. During this time, doctors discovered early stage pancreatic cancer out of the blue. I had surgery last month and thankfully, my healing is going well, but the financial strain has been immense. My savings are gone, my credit is nearly maxed out, and I am facing the possibility of having to return to work before I am fully healed just to keep up with rent, food, and bills.

On top of these challenges, I am also a recovering addict who has finally found my way after many years of struggle, prison, and homelessness. It has been ten years since I left prison, and I have spent many years homeless. Recently, I got my rights back and was able to vote for the first time. I am excited to continue building my life, doing the adult things I have always wanted to do, and moving forward with hope.

I am working hard to get ahead in life and am preparing to transfer to the University of Arizona as soon as possible to finish my studies and become a nutritionist. Every donation helps me avoid creating more debt and allows me to continue my classes without interruption. This situation has taken a huge toll on my mental health, and having some support would give me the chance to focus on recovery and have a little 'me time' instead of constantly worrying about finances. Your generosity would mean the world to me, and I couldn't thank you enough for helping me through this difficult time.
I also just gotten update I had a flare up and I had to go to the ER apparently it was colonitis. If I would have waited any longer it would have turned into pancreatitis and possibly gone septic so thankfully I went to get it checked out because it felt like I was being stabbed lol. So this just means that I need one more procedure which again means that I need to be out of work for another three to four weeks unfortunately which I really can't afford I was 2 days late on my proof of income for my credit card approval and they wouldn't do anything for me so since I don't have any verified income right now I'm not able to get approved. So now is really the time that I could use the most help if anyone can please and I could contribution of greatly appreciated. I started work and that's when this flare up happens but without any security I will have to start work next week with this pain unfortunately. So if you can help that would greatly help.

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Ethan Burchard
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Tucson, AZ

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