Hello, my name is Crystal Wichtendal, and I am raising funds for my father, Boris. He is the hardest-working man I've ever known, and he needs help. He works every day, rarely taking days off to provide for our family. He was always making sure we were alright, but ignoring his own pain.

He has a gum disease, called Periodontitis, which is in the high-risk stage. This means a high risk of losing bone and teeth. It has been causing him pain for the past few weeks, and he has no insurance. The surgery costs $16,000, and we simply don't have the funds to help him. I hate to see him in pain like this. So please help us reach our goal. Anything would help.