My name is Brian. I’m a husband and a father of two beautiful little girls. One is six months old, and the

other is two and a half.

A while ago, I suffered a traumatic brain injury. Since then, I’ve developed Parkinson’s syndrome, which

has had a huge impact on my life. My mobility and speech are both severely affected. I used to be athletic

and full of energy. I loved the outdoors and staying active. Now, I can barely walk. I can’t run, jump, or

even throw a ball.

There is a surgery called "DBS" that could help me get some of that life back. It could restore part of my movement and speech and give me a real chance to be present again. I want to chase my daughters. I want to laugh with them and be able to show up as a dad. That is the dream.

The cost of the surgery, including recovery, tests, and travel, is about 100,000 dollars.

My wife lost her teaching job recently, which means we also lost our insurance. I ran my own business for

eight years. We always had coverage through her. But over the past year, things have go en harder. I had

to sell the business. We rented out our home just to keep it. Right now, we are living with her family and

trying to rebuild. Because of my condition, it is hard for me to find steady work.

I have not given up. That is why I launched this gofundme. This gofundme is my shot at recovery. It is a chance to get my life back and take care of my family. That is what this is about.

I will document the journey, and update the community.

If we raise more than what is needed for the surgery, the rest will go toward supporting my family and

possibly helping fund medical research for others dealing with similar conditions.

Those who know me know I am loyal, honest, and hardworking. I always try to do the right

thing. So I’m asking for your support, and I want this to be something we can all be part of. Something that

helps, not just for me, but for others too.

Thank you for being here. It means everything to me.