On March 13, 2026 my dad was carrying a heavy piece of wood and began coughing up blood. He was rushed to the hospital and learned he has a large abscess on his lung. The best case scenario requires a minimum of a week in the hospital, 8 weeks outpatient IV antibiotics, multiple tests, imaging, biopsies, and possible surgeries. And no one can provide him with a likely outcome until a biopsy is done. The worst cases are unspeakable. The hospital has been wonderful to treat him knowing he doesn't have insurance, but we know the bill will come due, and this will be after months without working.

In January 2022, Brian was hospitalized and diagnosed with long Covid. He's had two major surgeries in the time between his diagnosis and now. He had to leave his job & lost his health insurance in 2024. With his diagnosis, he found it virtually impossible to find insurance at all or that he could afford. He refused to spend an absurd amount of money each month on himself, so he went without it.

Suffering with the illness, no insurance, and never complaining, he started a business doing what he loves, master craftsman woodworking. He could make his own schedule & take off days he needed due to his chronic illness. The plan was to save enough money to get insurance.

But in November 2025 he developed pneumonia and never fully recovered. Then on March 13th, the unthinkable happened with the bleeding lung abscess.

I'm sharing this with you because our father is the one we all count on. He always shows up and does anything for the people he loves. His wife, kids & grandkids are his world.

Brian is the most selfless, kind-hearted, and hilarious person you'll ever meet. He makes people laugh even on their hardest days. He loves working with his hands, whether he’s building something for his grandkids, woodworking, or fixing things for the people he loves. He takes pride in creating things and sharing those moments with his family.

Right now, my Dad is going through a difficult time, and I am asking for help. He would never ask for it. He's the one who gives help. So I am doing it on his behalf. The funds raised will go toward his hospital bill, months of lost income, and if there's miraculously enough funds, toward health insurance.

If you’re able to donate, share, or keep my Dad/Brian in your thoughts and prayers, it means the world to his kids. Every bit of support truly helps, and our family is deeply grateful for your kindness and generosity. A man who's spent his life giving to others should have a chance to be helped in time of true need. Thank you so sincerely.