On September 4th—his 39th birthday—Dr. Drew Shelton of High Peaks Chiropractic in Lake Placid, NY, was admitted to CVPH in Plattsburgh. What began as what he thought was constipation or a bowel blockage turned into a life-altering diagnosis.

A CT scan revealed a mass completely obstructing his descending colon. Since that day, Drew has been in the hospital, enduring two emergency surgeries, the second of which left him with a colostomy bag. The pathology results brought devastating news: Stage 3 Colon Cancer.

Because of the urgent surgeries, Drew must wait until his body fully heals before he can begin chemotherapy. His recovery will be long, difficult, and filled with challenges—physically, emotionally, and financially.

Anyone who knows Drew knows how much pride he takes in caring for his patients and supporting the Lake Placid community. Now, he is unable to work, leaving him and his family with the overwhelming burden of medical bills and the stress of lost income during this critical time.

This is our opportunity to give back to someone who has given so much to others. Please consider donating, sharing this campaign, and keeping Drew and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Every gesture of support makes a difference.

❤️ Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing beside Drew and Taylor during this unimaginable time. Your generosity, kindness, and encouragement mean more than words can express. With the help of our community, he won’t have to walk this journey alone.