My name is Greg, and I drive a truck for a living to support my wife and son. Last week, while making a delivery in Riverside, CA, I suddenly became extremely ill. I tried to push through and finish my delivery, but my condition quickly worsened. I was barely able to breathe, suffering from severe abdominal pain and constant vomiting. After struggling through my route and realizing I couldn’t keep any liquids down, I called 911 from a truck stop in San Diego. I was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where I was diagnosed with pneumonia and spent almost two days receiving breathing treatments and care.

This experience was terrifying—not just because of how sick I was, but because I had no insurance and was far from home. My wife and son rely on my income, and being in the hospital meant losing a week of work. That lost time makes it hard to cover my truck payment, fuel, insurance, and our family’s basic bills like electricity and phone. The hospital bill is more than I can manage on my own, and they want it paid quickly. I’m scared about how I’ll keep up, and what would happen to my family if things had turned out worse. My wife does everything she can, but her schedule revolves around our son’s school, and I’m the main provider. Even my cat, who travels with me, was left without care while I was in the hospital.

I’ve never asked for this much help before, but I have to do what it takes to keep my family safe and stable. If you’re able to support us, it would mean the world. I promise to pay it forward in time—I just need a little help right now to get through this difficult moment.