My name is Andy, and I never imagined I would be writing something like this. Recently, my life changed in a matter of seconds due to a violent aggravated assault incident that left me seriously injured and fighting just to breathe.

A few weeks ago on February 27th, 2026 my life changed in the most terrifying way imaginable.

What started as a normal day turned into a nightmare that I’m still trying to process. In a violent incident, I was stabbed multiple times. One of the wounds punctured my upper lung, and another severely injured my right index finger tendon/bone. In those moments, I genuinely didn’t know if I was going to survive.

I was rushed to the hospital where doctors worked quickly to save my life at the trauma center. Breathing became incredibly difficult because of the damage to my lung. Even now, something as simple as walking across a room leaves me gasping for air. Some days I still have to rely on oxygen just to breathe comfortably.

My finger injury has also made basic daily tasks extremely difficult. Things many people take for granted — getting dressed, cleaning myself, cooking, eating, bathing my dogs or even using my hands normally — have become painful reminders of what happened.

The physical pain has been overwhelming, but the emotional impact has been just as heavy. Surviving something like this changes you. I’m incredibly grateful to still be alive, but recovery has been slow and difficult.

Because of these injuries, I’ve been unable to work. The hospital bills, treatments, medications, and recovery costs are already piling up faster than I ever could have imagined. I was only trying to build stability in my life, and now I’m facing thousands of dollars in medical expenses while struggling just to heal from my disability.

I hate asking for help, but right now I truly need it.

Your support will help cover:
• Emergency hospital and surgery bills
• Follow-up doctor visits and medical treatments
• Physical therapy for my recovery
• Medications and breathing support
• Basic living expenses while I’m unable to work

Every donation, no matter the amount, helps lift a huge weight off my shoulders so I can focus on healing and rebuilding my life after this traumatic event.

If you’re unable to donate, even sharing this page would mean the world to me.

I’m thankful to still be here today, and I’m determined to recover — but I can’t do it alone. ❤️ Your kindness, support, and prayers truly mean more than words can express.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for helping me through the hardest moment of my life.