My name is Joshua, and this is my dear friend, Senior Airman Nicole Dawson. Nicole is an Air Force vet who won multiple commendations for her service before a severe injury ended her career. Now she is facing a far greater challenge.

On July 5, 2023, Nicole gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Lincoln. Shortly after, Lincoln started having a series of seizures. Doctors diagnosed him with a rare brain malformation, hemimegalencephaly, which can lead to death without immediate treatment.

That's when Nicole got the great news: There is a new surgical procedure, pioneered by doctors at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., that has been saving lives. And doctors are ready to operate on Lincoln.

Then the devastating news: Nicole's insurance is refusing to pay for the surgery.

Lincoln has the cutest smile. And he has a true chance at life, if we can raise enough funds to pay for his brain surgery.

Whether you can give $1 or $100, we ask for your support.

You can also share this page on Facebook and Instagram. Encourage your friends to contribute — and share this page with their friends.

Every penny we receive will go to pay for Lincoln's surgery.

It's not often that one has a chance to literally save another person's life. This is one of those times. Let's help a veteran in need — and get her baby Lincoln the brain surgery that he needs.