Lift Matthew Up During a Difficult Time

Hi, my name is Matthew, and I’m reaching out during one of the most challenging seasons of my life.

I’ve been living with Crohn’s disease for 13 years, and recently things have gotten more serious with multiple hospital stays, chronic pain, and the need for a seton drain to manage a deep abscess. On top of the physical toll, the financial strain has made it hard to stay afloat. Rent, utilities, and basic bills are piling up faster than I can keep up.

Through it all, I’ve kept showing up for the work I love. I’m a photographer, and capturing real, honest moments especially family and portrait work fills me with purpose. I’ve worked in photography for over a decade, and I truly believe in the beauty of seeing people as they are. It’s more than a job for me it’s a lifeline. But right now, my health is limiting what I can take on, and the financial stress is making it hard to focus on healing or creating.

This GoFundMe is to help me stay housed, keep the lights on, and afford daily essentials while I continue working toward recovery. Any support whether it’s a donation or a share makes a real difference.

Thank you for reading this, and thank you for being here. Your support gives me space to rest, heal, and hopefully get back behind the camera more often, doing what I love.

With gratitude,

Matthew