Naomi & Derek Hewitt Medical Expenses

Dear Friends & Family,

It's with a heavy heart that I'm starting this fundraiser on behalf of my friends Derek and & Naomi Hewitt.

In early August Derek went in for a routine medical exam, at the urging of his wife, to diagnose his ongoing neck pain. Unfortunately what started as a routine exam quickly took a turn for the worse when an MRI revealed a large brain tumor pressing on his brain stem that would require immediate surgery. While the neurosurgeon at Standford remains optimistic that the tumor can be successfully removed, as with any major surgery, it comes with many unknowns.

Their lives have recently been thrown into a whirlwind between driving to and from Stanford, taking care of their 3 young children, and preparing for a life-changing surgery. With all of this on their plate, the last thing they should be worried about right now is finances.

With surgery set for early September, I'm asking that we come together as a community and family and help one of our own whether with prayer, donations or both.

As Naomi is a small business owner, she does not have access to things such as PTO and long term disability insurance. The donated funds will help her to pay her bills so that she can take some much-needed time off work to care for her husband and her kids during the recovery period. Any additional funds will help go towards paying for excessive medical costs. Remember a little can go a long way and anything helps.

Please keep the Hewitt's in your prayers as well for a safe surgery, speedy recovery, and no complications.

With love and thanks,

~Robin K.

~~~ Thank you everyone for the incredible support and all of your thoughts and prayers. Words can’t describe how incredibly grateful we are. ~~ Derek & Naomi 8/17/23