Hello, I'm Brad Walsh. Last year my little brother Rob was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), had to leave his job, and then more recently was in an auto accident that shattered his leg. He has undergone several surgeries, the most recent of which led to him getting sepsis and a paralyzed colon, requiring more surgery. His wife is a healthcare professional, and they live with their two kids and our mother in a small suburban house outside Cleveland, Ohio. One income for five people, two of whom have no health insurance as of 2026. Our mother is also suffering from a brain tumor and the aftermath of a stroke that has affected her vision, hearing, and balance. And there are quite a few other physical and mental health issues in the household.

All of which is to say: they are having a very rough time making ends meet. They have a modest mortgage and they live quite frugally, but with one income, they are barely treading water as the setbacks keep coming. They have no savings, and they need help.

I am a very lucky person and have everything I need. But I am a working artist, so I am not rolling in riches. Not by any means. I share what I can, and help as much as I am able to, but it's not enough to keep everyone afloat. So I'm asking for donations -- large or small -- to help cover the costs of all of this medical and financial stress my brother and his family are going through.

Let me just say this about my brother: he is such a good guy. He's had a very tough life, born premature and burdened with some pretty sizeable physical and mental health issues. Despite his potential vulnerability to succumbing to hateful ideologies, he has always remained a kind, empathetic, open-hearted and generous man. If you know me at all, you know I am very outspoken in my beliefs. I am what they called a "bleeding heart liberal" in the 90s. My family is the same. We all believe that everybody deserves a decent and safe life, and we have lived our values in times and places when it was not welcome.

My brother deserves a break in this life. He has never gotten a break from the weight of the world. We can't make him walk again, and we can't cure his disease, but we can hopefully take away the stress of losing his home from his anxious mind.

Please watch the video I attached, in which I discuss the situation in a bit more detail. And please know that every donation to his family is appreciated so, so much. In a just society, these compounding issues would not be the catalyst for homes to be lost and lives to be destroyed. But we are a family of helpers, and I am grateful for the other helpers in this world.

100% of donations will be given to my brother and his family. This is my first time doing a fundraiser like this, so if there is any further information I should post, or any questions I can answer, please reach out. Thank you.