Recently, my easy-going, smile-all-the-time regardless of what the world dishes out dad, Rob Doerr thought he had the flu. Turns out, it was a blood clot in his brain stem. The blot clot stopped the flow of oxygen to his brain, caused several ischemic strokes in one day. The strokes left him with 70% loss of vision, loss of coordination and balance so that he can only walk with a walker. At 55 years young, this is a crippling blow to my dad who has always been proud of taking care of his family. If you know me, you know that I do not share my family business or let people know when I am stressed or in pain. I am letting you know that I am hurting and in pain, because I know how my dad feels with the burden of over 50K in medical bills and not being able to support my mom who is also disabled. I am hurting because I just moved away to start my life as a young adult and follow my dreams and my dad would NEVER want me to come home to help and doing so would make him feel worse. All I want to do is help. My parents won’t let me send money. They are proud, strong-willed, and determined to get through this. My goal is to raise $5,000 to help cover their gas, transportation, food, and living for a couple of months as my dad goes through therapy and gets back on his feet (without a walker). I know he will and the burden of feeding and caring for himself and my mom would be easier with some funding. They could also use your prayers, healing vibes, words of wisdom and support, and love. Please spread the word, about this go-fund-me, and pitch in if you are able. The world seems turned upside down right now. Together we can make a difference, even if my parents say I can’t help. I can.