On July 13, I fractured my ankle while skateboarding. Wrong tool, right place—my longboard had no business being in a skate park. It was just a matter of seconds in the air, but I felt the wobble and knew instantly: that leg was not okay. Thank God for my Nike Blazers, which kept my ankle more together than it should've been, and for the friends who were there to support me through the hospital experience. I really didn’t want to go in, especially knowing I didn’t have insurance, and honestly, the financial side of it is terrifying as it is.

I ended up staying in the hospital for two nights because I needed surgery. The ankle was fractured in three different spots. I’m reaching out for help to cover the cost of my surgery and hospital care so I can focus on healing and getting back on my feet—pun definitely intended.

Any support would mean a lot and help relieve some of the stress during this tough time. Thank you for reading and for any help you can give.