This past fall, our lives were turned upside down when my husband, Jason, experienced a medical emergency. What we thought was a single pulmonary embolism turned out to be multiple. After months of testing and uncertainty, he was diagnosed with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) — a rare, life-threatening condition that affects the lungs and heart.

We’re now facing the next step: surgery that gives us real hope. It could reverse some of the damage and help Jason regain his strength — so he can focus on what matters most: watching our children grow up. But this surgery requires travel to a specialized center and comes with a long recovery period, during which Jason will remain out of work.

Jason has been unable to work since the fall, and despite applying for disability and other support, we have yet to receive any assistance. On top of that, we’ve faced a lapse in insurance coverage and rapidly rising medical and household bills.

As many of you know , just two months ago, I lost my father. This unexpected loss not only affected our family emotionally, but it also led to the loss of my job and our second source of income, as I had to step away to manage family responsibilities and grieve.

To say this year has been overwhelming is an understatement. The emotional, physical, and financial stress has been immense.

We’ve done everything we can to hold things together, but we’re at the point where we can’t do it alone. We are humbly asking for help to cover:

Travel and lodging for Jason’s surgery

Out-of-pocket medical expenses

Daily living costs during recovery

Support for our children as we navigate this difficult time

Your support — whether through a donation or by sharing our story — would mean more than we can ever express. We are holding on to hope and fighting every day for better days ahead.

From the bottom of our hearts,

Thank you.

The Wilcox Family