Please help support our good friend Michelle Walker as she navigates a terrifying injury that has left her unable to work as her medical bills and expenses rise.

Michelle was nearing the end of a perfect day leading camp with youth at Point Reyes. After stepping away from the campfire to clean up before lights out, her back gave out and she collapsed in excruciating pain. Away from the group and without cell service, the campers and fellow leads were unable to hear her. Michelle crawled to her car and drove herself home. After multiple ER visits and overnights at the hospital, an MRI has shown bulging/herniated discs in her lower two vertebrae, and pressure on the spinal nerves.

As a youth educator, Michelle cannot return to work in her current state. In addition to growing and overwhelming medical bills and the cost of living (rent, groceries, etc.), she is scared of not being able to return to the job she loves so much. Due to other chronic conditions and pain, Michelle has exhausted her sick leave and PTO, and is now going on her second week without pay.

If you have anything to give – even just $5 – it would make all the difference. Thank you!