Hi! My name is Andi Hembroff, and I am raising funds for a family in my local community who is navigating a severe toxic mold exposure—an often misunderstood environmental issue that can have profound health and financial consequences.

The Dvorak family is the kind of family that quietly gives to our community every day. You might recognize Rick from his time acting as a baseball coach. Today, this family is the one in need of support.

The Dvoraks are facing a devastating and unexpected crisis after discovering toxic mold in their home. What many people don’t realize is that mold is not just a “house problem.” Certain molds produce mycotoxins—microscopic toxins that can profoundly impact human health, especially in children. For the Dvorak family, this exposure has led to serious illness for both of their children, with their young daughter now diagnosed with PANS/PANDAS, a complex neuroimmune condition that can be triggered or worsened by environmental toxins.

Navigating toxic mold exposure places families in an impossible position. They are forced to fight two battles at once: healing their home and healing their bodies. The financial burden is immense—professional remediation, rebuilding portions of the home, temporary housing, replacing household items affected by mold, and extensive out-of-pocket medical care are rarely covered by insurance. The costs add up quickly, even for families who do everything “right.” The Dvoraks are still currently displaced and not able to stay in their home. They’ve been forced to leave their animals behind with neighbors who are looking after them.

This fundraiser is not only to help the Dvoraks shoulder these overwhelming expenses, but also to bring awareness to a reality many families never see coming. Toxic mold and mycotoxins are poorly understood, underrecognized, and financially devastating. No family should have to choose between a safe home and their children’s health.

Your support will help the Dvoraks move toward safety, stability, and healing—and will remind them that they are not facing this alone.

Their need is urgent and immense. Families navigating environmentally triggered illnesses are often unseen and unheard. These conditions are widely misunderstood, and the financial toll of addressing both a contaminated home and serious health challenges can leave families on the brink of losing everything.

The Dvorak family is walking this path now. They are doing everything they can to protect their children, restore a safe home, and pursue healing—yet no family should have to face this alone.

Please consider helping us show the Dvorak family that they are seen, supported, and not forgotten during this incredibly difficult time. Your generosity can help carry them through a moment that no family should have to endure on their own.