Hello everyone, my name is Katie Nelson. I am starting this GoFundMe because my husband of 11 years, Jared Gates, has been diagnosed with stage 3 oral cancer (squamous cell). Jared has been a hard worker all his life, but with this disease and treatment, he has had to take some time off and will continue to be off until around January, causing financial strain on our family. He has been working for a small company for the last four years that doesn't offer insurance. I have been a stay-at-home mom and now turned caregiver. We have four boys ranging from twelve to five that still need their daddy.

All of the money raised will go towards Jared's medical bills, prescriptions, monthly bills (rent, electricity, water, etc.), gas to be able to attend appointments, and hopefully, if there is enough, our children's Christmas presents. Jared has always been an extremely kind man (which is what made me fall in love with him); he gives to anyone in need that he meets and always has a smile and kind word for them. We are Christians and fully believe that God will heal him; we just need help till that time comes. Even if you can't donate to us (we definitely understand times are tough these days), please share his story so others might be able to.