I have created this GoFundMe for my brother-in-law, Preston. He is only 26 years old and has always been the picture of health. No one ever expected cancer to be part of his story, least of all him. Because of the high cost of health insurance and the burden of student loan payments, Preston made the difficult decision to focus his limited resources on his education and future. When a sore appeared on his tongue, he thought it was nothing serious. Later, swelling developed in his neck, and after a round of antibiotics, the sore still didn’t heal. A biopsy revealed the unimaginable: cancer, which had already spread to his lymph nodes and neck.

Preston now faces an incredibly tough road. He will undergo a mandibulectomy, where surgeons will split his jaw, remove tumors, and reconstruct his jaw with plates. He will lose two front teeth and have a blood vessel from his arm implanted in his neck. After surgery, he will begin radiation five times a week for seven weeks and will need a feeding tube for about five months. The next 6-12 months will be the hardest of his life, and he will need to monitor for cancer for the rest of his life.

Preston does not have health insurance and cannot enroll before his urgent surgery. The cost of his medical care will be significant, not including the everyday expenses of keeping his home running while he is unable to work. His wife, Emily, will continue working, but they need help to avoid overwhelming debt. Our family believes in Preston’s strength and the power of medicine and prayer. We want to relieve the financial burden on Preston and Emily so the cost of cancer does not affect them for the rest of their lives. Any support, prayers, or donations are deeply appreciated.