Helping Hands for Steven Kolhouse's Vital Surgery

Dear Friends,

We come together today to support our beloved friend, talented athlete and passionate teacher Steven Kolhouse (Mestrando Bambu), a pillar of the capoeira community, in his time of need. Steven has dedicated his life to teaching and preserving the rich tradition of capoeira, spreading its beauty, history, and culture to countless students over the years. Now, it's our turn to give back to the man who has given us so much.

Steven is facing a critical health challenge - a deteriorating hip condition that is causing him immense pain and severely limiting his mobility. The hip-resurfacing surgery is not an option for everyone, and Steven is qualified for it among famous professional athletes like Andy Murray and Bob Bryan.

While Steven is fortunate to have health insurance, the harsh reality of the US healthcare system has presented a significant financial burden. His insurance does not cover the entirety of the procedure, leaving him with substantial out-of-pocket expenses, that are required to be pre-paid. This predicament highlights the systemic issues in our healthcare system, where even those with insurance are often forced to shoulder extremely high costs for essential treatments.

But together, we can make a difference! Let us stand by this extraordinary individual, who has given us so much, by contributing to his hip surgery fundraiser. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to ensuring he gets the surgery he desperately needs to continue his passion for capoeira and lead an active, pain-free life without the crushing weight of medical debt, that could impact his family and his life's work - capoeira academy.

Thank you for being a part of this vital effort to support Steven's journey to recovery!