Dear Friends and Family,

Deciding to launch this GoFundMe has weighed heavily on me. It is not something I ever imagined doing, but right now, I have no other choice.

Last week, my darling husband, Des, fell while getting ready for work. He tore an artery in his neck and suffered a devastating stroke. After receiving emergency surgery, he is healing and making progress each day. His road to recovery will be a long journey. I'm beyond grateful I still have my best friend to love and care for.

The past few months have been incredibly difficult. We’ve tried to carry the weight quietly, hiding the pain, loss, and challenges behind a smile. This is not the announcement we hoped to be sharing.

We recently endured the heartbreaking loss of our baby girl halfway through my pregnancy. The grief was overwhelming, and in our hope for healing, we turned to IVF. It was costly, painful, and ultimately unsuccessful.

All of this layered on top of life’s daily challenges, has been more than we can bear emotionally and financially. We are doing everything we can to hold on, but without support, we risk losing everything in the coming months.

So, with humility and hope, we are asking for your help. Your kindness will allow us to focus on Des’ healing and recovery, while keeping our family afloat during this difficult time.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us.

If you feel more comfortable contributing on another platform, we have Zelle/CashApp/Venmo/ApplePay