My name is Steven, and I’m starting this fundraiser for my family as we try to get through a really difficult season. My wife, Laura Pellom, fractured her foot and has been out of work, which has put a lot of strain on our household. We also have two children, and this has affected every part of our family’s day-to-day life. Our daughter is nonverbal and autistic, so keeping stability and meeting everyone’s needs during this time has been especially challenging. On top of that, we’ve had many out-of-town doctor appointments that have added travel costs and stress at a time when we were already stretched thin. This week, our cat also needed surgery, and the vet bill has made an already hard situation feel even heavier for all of us.

We are asking for help so we can get caught up on bills and make it through Laura’s recovery without falling further behind. We’ve had to take out loans and use credit cards just to keep up, and we’re doing everything we can to stay afloat while supporting our whole household. It’s hard to ask for help, and I know so many people are hurting right now. I truly would not be asking if we didn’t really need it. If you’re able to give, any support would mean so much to us. If you can’t help financially, sharing this fundraiser would also be a huge help. Thank you all so much for your kindness, support, and prayers during this time.