In 2019, I fell off a roof and broke both feet. That accident changed everything for me. During my treatment, doctors discovered a cyst on my right kidney, which turned out to be stage 3 kidney cancer. I spent eight months in a wheelchair, then months learning to walk again. Eventually, I walked into the Cleveland Clinic for surgery, where they removed half my right kidney. Not long after, I needed a triple hernia repair to fix my stomach lining after the robotic surgery.

While I was recovering, my relationship with my son’s mother changed, and I became the primary caregiver for my son. I walked into court at 131 pounds, determined to fight for my rights as a father. The judge saw how hard I’d worked to recover and knew I was ready. My son is now a straight-A student, a starting linebacker for his football team, and I’ve had a front-row seat to it all—a true blessing.

My first year back to work was 2025, and I was finally starting to get back on my feet. But last week, I was blindsided by a semi and my car was totaled. It’s been tough getting my son to and from school and myself to the chiropractor. The insurance company is dragging its feet, and I’ve been out of work and without a car for nearly two weeks. After everything I’ve been through, I’m just hoping for a little peace and stability for myself and my boy. Any help means a lot to me right now.