***8/14/25 UPDATE ***

Unfortunately this week Kristal will be starting hospice care. As anyone who's experienced this phase of life knows, this can be an exceptionally difficult time for a family. We ask that you continue to pray for Kristal and the entire family.

In supporting Kristal and spending as much time as possible with her, the family will invariably miss time at work, creating other challenges. Our opportunity to support the family can at least ease one of these challenges. Please share this page with friends & family alike and continue to keep everyone in your prayers.

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Anyone who's spent time on the West Vela will know/remember Byron. A great member of the crew and always there to help anyone in need. Well now it's our time to return the favor.

Unfortunately Byron's wife Kristal was recently hospitalized and is facing an uphill battle. While we all continue to pray for her and the family, there is one more way we can help through this difficult time and that's to ease the financial burden.

No matter the size of the donation, everything helps! Please share this page with crewmembers past and present as well as any others outside of the Vela family wishing to help. Thanks for your support during this trying time.