Help Shawn Fight Rare Fungal Infection

Help a Devoted Father of Four Recover from a Life-Altering Medical Misdiagnosis

Hello friends, family, and kind-hearted supporters,

We are reaching out to ask for your support in helping a beloved father, husband, and friend — Shawn Zimmerman, a 48-year-old father of three — who has endured a harrowing medical journey no one should have to face.

Just a month ago, Shawn received the devastating news that he was battling stage four cancer. As you can imagine, his family and friends were shattered. He began preparing for the worst — putting his affairs in order, preparing his children emotionally, and bracing for an aggressive and uncertain treatment path.

But then, everything changed.

After 3 days of fear, grueling tests, doctors discovered something shocking: Shawn had been misdiagnosed. He was not dying from cancer — he was suffering from an extremely rare and aggressive fungal infection that mimicked the symptoms and imaging of late-stage cancer. While this news brought a wave of relief, it also ushered in a new set of challenges.

Due to the delay in diagnosis, the infection had already spread to his central nervous system, causing significant damage. Shawn has remained hospitalized since May 7th, undergoing powerful, nine-hour daily IV antifungal treatments. His strength is being tested every day — physically, emotionally, and financially.

We are starting this GoFundMe to help ease the burden on Shawn and his family. Your donation will go toward:

Medical bills and hospital stays

Prescription medications and ongoing treatments

Household and childcare expenses while Shawn recovers

Despite everything, Shawn remains strong, hopeful, and deeply grateful for every moment with his children. He’s always been the kind of person who helps others without hesitation. Now, it’s our turn to help him.

No amount is too small — and even if you can’t donate, sharing this page with your network can make a world of difference.

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