Rally, Dave an OG Slot Head, Health and Financial Struggles

Hello, my name is Lou Bauer.

I'm reaching out with a humble heart to ask for your support for someone who means a great deal to me—my close friend, Dave Kramer.

Many of you know me from times I’ve supported your fundraisers—whether it was popcorn, Girl Scout cookies, uniforms for a team, school trips, or birthday causes. Today, I find myself on the other side, asking for your help on behalf of someone too proud to ask for himself.

Dave is one of the kindest, hardest-working people I know. He’s been through a lot already, having battled melanoma in the past, and now he’s facing another fight. He's recently been diagnosed again with melanoma, along with Parkinson’s disease. Just yesterday, he collapsed and has since been placed in a care facility. But the truth is—Dave needs to be home.

He lives with and cares for his mother Sharon, and being in a facility is not only emotionally difficult, it also prevents him from being there for her. He’s applied for disability but was denied, despite no longer being able to work in the RV repair business he built with his own hands.

A friend and I are working to expedite his disability application and secure home health care. Our hope is that with proper medication and care, Dave can regain some stability. But until then, he needs help—financially and emotionally.

If you’re able to contribute, no matter the amount, it would mean the world. It’s not easy asking, but I know how many good-hearted people I’ve crossed paths with over the years. Let’s rally for someone who truly deserves a break, so Dave can focus on healing without the added burden of financial stress.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for any help you can offer.

With gratitude,

Lou Bauer