William Jackson, a loving husband to Chelsea and devoted father of three beautiful daughters—Aurora (6), Guinevere (3), and Adalaide (10 months)—has always been a source of unwavering strength for his family. He is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and works as a cybersecurity analyst at BYU Utah. William's world was suddenly shaken by a life-altering diagnosis. He has been diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), a rare and aggressive form of cancer. The massive football-sized tumor in his stomach cavity requires extensive and costly treatment.

The financial implications are daunting. The primary medication, Gleevec, could cost between $120,000 and $180,000 annually. Additional expenses include CT scans ($300 to $6,750 each), blood work (several hundred dollars per session), hospital stays (up to $20,000 just for the two weeks he has already spent in the hospital), and potential surgery ($15,000 to $30,000). These costs, coupled with lost wages from time away from work, weigh heavily on William and Chelsea as they strive to provide for their family while managing the overwhelming expenses associated with cancer treatment.

Supporting William is easier than you might think. By contributing even a small amount—perhaps the cost of a coffee or a fast food meal—you can make a meaningful difference in alleviating their financial stress. Every donation helps ensure that William can focus on his recovery without worrying about the mounting medical bills. Let’s come together as a community to support William's fight against GIST cancer and ensure his family can concentrate on what truly matters—his health and well-being. Your generosity will not only ease their burden but also serve as a beacon of hope, reminding them they are not alone in this fight. Thank you for standing with William and his family during this difficult journey.