Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers,

We are reaching out on behalf of our beloved Judy Krones, mother of Joe Krones 2011 BHS international Gold Medalist, who is facing an incredibly challenging time. Judy recently underwent emergency surgery that not only took a toll on her health but also turned her life upside down. During her recovery, she lost her apartment in Peoria, Illinois, and is now facing a series of unexpected and overwhelming expenses.

Judy has since been moved into a nursing home to receive the care she needs. While we’re grateful she’s in a safe place, the costs for moving, care services, and medical support are rapidly adding up—expenses that she simply cannot cover on her own.

We are humbly asking for your support to help with:

Moving costs and basic essentials she lost during her displacement

Ongoing nursing care and medical support

Future relocation expenses to move Judy from Peoria to Oklahoma City, OK, where she can be closer to family and receive continued support and love

Judy has always been a warm, generous, and caring person who’s quick to help others. Now, she needs our help. Every donation—big or small—makes a meaningful difference. If you can’t give financially, please consider sharing this with your network.

Barbershopers and kind hearted friends, let’s come together to show Judy that she’s not alone in this journey. Your kindness and support mean the world to our family.

With gratitude,

The Family of Judy Krones