A few months ago, Sawyer experienced his first sudden, unprovoked tonic-clonic seizure. It was completely unexpected and incredibly frightening. Since then, his family has been navigating doctor visits, testing, specialists, medications, and the emotional weight of not knowing exactly what the future holds.

At the time this fundraiser was originally created, we were just beginning this journey and hoping that with treatment and continued medical care, Sawyer would remain seizure-free.

Unfortunately, that has not been the case.

In August, Sawyer experienced two more unprovoked tonic-clonic seizures. These seizures happened despite him now being on seizure medication, and this time he was injured during one of the seizures. What was already an incredibly difficult situation has now become even more overwhelming and uncertain.

His family is once again dealing with emergency medical care, follow-ups with neurology, medication management, and the possibility of additional testing and treatment as doctors work to determine the best way to control his seizures and keep him safe.

And now that Sawyer has been back in school for the past month, there are even more challenges ahead. He continues to need additional support and monitoring as he attends school, while his family continues trying to balance his medical needs with work and everyday responsibilities.

A lot of work has already been missed because of his seizures, emergency visits, appointments, testing, and caring for Sawyer through all of this. The time away from work has created a very real financial strain on top of the medical expenses and unexpected costs that have continued to accumulate.

And as if everything his family has already been navigating with Sawyer wasn’t enough, this week brought another unexpected and overwhelming situation. A driver went through a red light and hit his mom’s vehicle, resulting in the car being totaled. Now, on top of Sawyer’s ongoing medical needs, his family is also facing the unexpected expenses and challenges that come with losing a vehicle in an accident.

We also want to be transparent about the funds shown on this fundraiser. The funds raised so far have already been used for medical expenses, everyday bills, medications, and gas and frequent trips to Akron for Sawyer’s care. The fundraiser is set up to transfer funds in weekly increments, and with his medical needs continuing, we are trying to keep the fundraiser going to help cover the expenses as they come.

The majority of funds raised will go directly toward Sawyer’s medical and family needs—including emergency care, neurological testing, specialist visits, prescribed medications, and other expenses related to his ongoing treatment. One of his rescue medications alone costs approximately $2,100, and ongoing care may require additional costly prescriptions and treatments.

As of September 21, his mom is working to get Sawyer an EpiWatch, a wearable device that can send a notification during a seizure and also track his heart rate. It would provide an additional layer of protection and monitoring, especially while Sawyer is asleep, and help his family know when he may need immediate attention. The device costs approximately $400.

As any parent would, their focus right now is on making sure Sawyer is safe, comfortable, and getting the care he needs. But the reality is that medical emergencies don’t pause the rest of life. Bills still need to be paid, work still needs to be missed, school continues, and the costs of traveling to appointments and managing his care continue to add up. Now, they are also dealing with the loss of a vehicle and the unexpected costs that come with a serious car accident.

Donations will help with:

Emergency medical bills and hospital care

Neurological testing, follow-ups, and specialist visits

Critical and rescue medications

Ongoing seizure treatment and potential long-term care

EpiWatch wearable seizure-monitoring device

Gas and travel expenses related to medical appointments and frequent trips to Akron

Lost income from missed work

Everyday living expenses while his family navigates this ongoing medical crisis

Transportation and unexpected expenses related to the totaled vehicle and car accident

Every dollar is intended to help support Sawyer’s care and give his family a little breathing room while they navigate something they never expected to face.

This fundraiser is still an initial goal, as costs are continuing to unfold and Sawyer’s long-term medical needs remain uncertain. We don’t know yet what the next few months will look like, how his medications may need to be adjusted, or what additional testing and treatment may be necessary.

Right now, they are simply trying to take things one day at a time. The continued support truly matters because these expenses are ongoing, and the funds already raised have been used to help Sawyer and his family through the expenses they’ve faced so far.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing this page, sending encouragement, and keeping Sawyer and his family in your thoughts and prayers means just as much. Every share helps reach someone who may be able to help.

Thank you for showing up with compassion, generosity, and support for Sawyer and his family during this incredibly difficult and uncertain time. ❤️