Help Robert Heal & Get Back on His Feet

Hello, my name is Robert,

I have always been the kind of person who feels deeply, the one who notices when someone’s quiet, checks in when no one else does, and tries to lift spirits even when my own are low. I have lived my life guided by a strong sense of right and wrong(thanks to my mum's strong beliefs and countless examples), and an unwavering belief that every moment, no matter how painful, carries a lesson, either for us to learn or to pass on. I have been the one people come to for advice, for a laugh, for comfort. I have played the clown to chase away other people’s storms, even while weathering my own in silence. It’s in my nature to help, to carry the weight when others can’t, and to always keep going. Resilience has been my quiet superpower! But now, life has brought me to a place I never expected, to the vulnerable side of strength, where I have to admit that I need help. And I’ll be honest, that’s not easy! Asking isn’t natural for me. But healing doesn’t always come from standing alone. Sometimes, it comes from letting others show up for you!

On February 14th of this year, yes, Valentine's Day (I guess cupid really wanted to hit me hard!!!) I was hit by a car while riding my scooter and crossing the street. The driver ran a red light and struck me at full speed. I was thrown into the air and hit the ground hard, rolling across the pavement. Thankfully, two kind strangers helped me and called 911. I was rushed to the hospital, where I spent over 12 hours being evaluated and treated.

While I was lucky to survive, the injuries were severe. I sustained serious trauma to my back (7 herniated discs), both knees and shoulders, right elbow, heel, and ankle, two broken teeth and one chipped tooth.

I still experience constant back pain, headaches, dizziness, and ringing in my ears. I walk with a cane, wear a knee brace, and can’t sleep more than a few hours a night due to pain. Despite ongoing physical therapy, I am still far from recovered, and the emotional toll has been just as heavy. The anxiety, PTSD, and stress have deeply affected my life. I am currently waiting to be approved critical treatments, including epidural injections and a few surgeries. The delays have made things even harder.

While I am doing everything I can to recover, my savings have nearly run out. I am already a couple months behind on rent, have unpaid bills piling up, and on many days, I can only afford one small meal. I have been trying to hold on, but I am now at a point where I need to ask for help.

What This Fund Will Help With:

Rent and basic living expenses, groceries and daily necessities, medical co-pays and uncovered treatments, and transportation to appointments,

If you are able to donate, any amount helps, it will go directly to keeping me housed, fed, and stable while I fight to recover. And if you can't give, please consider sharing this campaign with someone who might.

Thank you for reading, and for standing with me during this time. I’ve always tried to show up for the people around me, and now I am learning to lean on others, too.

With love and gratitude!

Robert