I’m Stephen Utley, and I’m getting ready to go in for ankle surgery on September 23. As I recover, I won’t be able to do the work I normally do to pay my share of the bills, and that has put me in a hard spot. It’s not easy for me to ask for help, but right now I truly need it. I’m doing my best to prepare, but the time after surgery is going to make it difficult for me to keep up with everything on my own.

The support from this fundraiser will help me take care of my home and make sure my animals are fed while I recover. I have chickens, rabbits, mini pigs, hogs, dogs, and cats depending on me every day, and I want to make sure they have what they need while I’m unable to do as much. Any help is greatly appreciated, whether it goes toward bills, household needs, or feed for my animals. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any support you can give. Even a small act of kindness would mean a lot to me during this recovery.