My father Paul — the man who has loved me since birth — has been diagnosed with stage 5 cancer. We were recently told there is nothing more the doctors can do, and he has now been placed on hospice care. Our only option is to keep him comfortable as he prepares to transition in God’s timing — whether that is today, next week, or months from now.

This is one of the hardest things our family has ever walked through. Watching someone you love suffer while trying to stay strong for them is a pain you can never prepare for. And yet, we are choosing to surround him with love, dignity, peace, and honor.

As we face this, we are also preparing for the financial responsibility of his final arrangements when that time comes. Our family plans to celebrate his life with a funeral service and then proceed with cremation. Even with choosing the simplest and most affordable route, the costs are still overwhelming — especially not knowing how soon these expenses will fall on us.

This is why we are asking for help.

We are humbly reaching out to our community, our village, and kind-hearted strangers who feel led to give. Any amount — big or small — helps lighten the financial burden and allows our family to focus on spending meaningful time with him during his final days.

Your support will help with:

• Funeral service expenses

• Cremation costs

• Ensuring Paul is honored with love and respect

Our goal is to raise $2,000 — not to ask for much, only enough to cover the basic costs and make sure we can carry out his arrangements peacefully and without added stress.

Whether you donate, share this link, or simply pray for our family, please know your compassion makes a difference. Every act of kindness reminds us that we are not walking this journey alone.

From our hearts to yours — thank you.

Thank you for caring.

Thank you for giving.

Thank you for helping us honor a man who has given so much love in his lifetime.

With love,

Dawn & Family