Support For The Wimbles Family

Hey, this is Jer and Beau — we’re here to share some very personal and difficult news about our pal, Chris Wimbles. Chris was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. At this time we’ll refrain from sharing specific details about the condition, however know that the situation is very serious.

This news is sudden so please note that if you have not heard from the family personally, hold tight from reaching for the phone. They are understandably overwhelmed with the situation and will make contact with friends and family in their own time and in their own way. 

As fathers ourselves, it is excruciating to imagine what is going through Chris’ mind and heart as he grapples with this.

But we know Chris, and you know Chris. This man is a unicorn. His gentle spirit, optimism, and warmth are matched with boundless strength and courage.

During this time, he will take a medical leave from work and his partner, Amelia, will mostly close her practice. While we can’t make Chris’ cancer go away, we can support them while they center their life around Chris’ health and quality time with (and away from!) their toddler twins Hilary Joy and Lee.

We are looking to raise $75,000 to pick up the slack and to alleviate the financial commitments they are making to keep Chris as resourced as possible. This will include integrated alternative treatments, major diet/supplement changes, essential retrofits to their place and, as his treatment progresses and energy depletes, professional help with childcare and domestic duties. Chris began treatment in late July, the effects of which compound as he progresses. He is in for a nine month journey that concludes with surgery, then recovery.  

It's a long road ahead and we all need to do everything we can to support Chris and put his mind at ease, knowing that those dearest to him have his back. He needs to give this everything he’s got. 

Together we can support them through this, so let's all pick up as much weight as we can and protect this beautiful family during this challenging time.