Dear friends and family,

I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing to you today because I'm in need of your help.

As you know, I take responsibility for taking care of my mother, but I have been struggling.

financially for some time now. Despite my best efforts, I can't make ends meet, and my situation continues to worsen. Last year I suffered a heart attack and came down with a bad case of pneumonia. Hernia surgery recently prevented me from continuing to practice my massage therapy business.

I've been working hard to improve my situation, but it seems like every time I take one step forward, I take two steps back. Recently our gas was shut off in our home due to leaky pipes, and the only solution to get the gas turned back on is to re-pipe our house. Without gas, my mother and I have no source of heat or hot water.

That's why I've decided to set up this GoFundMe campaign. I'm hoping that with your support, I'll be able to get back on my feet and start moving forward again. The funds raised will be used to pay for the repair of the gas pipes in our home, and basic living expenses until I am able to get back to work.

I understand that times are tough for everyone, and I wouldn't ask for your help if I didn't truly need it. Any amount you can contribute, no matter how small, will make a difference. If you're unable to contribute financially, please consider sharing this campaign with your network.

I want to thank you all in advance for your support. Your generosity means the world to me, and I can't express how grateful I am for each and every one of you.

Sincerely,

Ray Ferguson