Support for the Robinson-Spelbring Family

Hi, My name is Lisa Robinson and I am fundraising for my son, Ken, his wife, Brandi and their adopted children, CJ and Zehra.

It is devastating to be in a position to ask for help, but we have reached a point where we are desperate. Brandi has been battling an undiagnosed seizure disorder for over a year now in addition to other medical issues. Brandi's sudden and unexpected seizures have been a devastating blow to our family.

They have not only taken a toll on her health but also placed immense stress on the household. Her medical bills, medication, and ongoing treatments have added a heavy financial burden that we are struggling to bear. We are facing a serious struggle to even keep the utilities turned on each month.

As the primary earner in our household, Brandi's inability to work has had significant repercussions. Brandi has up to twenty seizures a day, making it nearly impossible to work. In the past year, she has lost jobs she loved and had to leave a Ph.D. program in Rhetoric and Composition at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Ken has been the primary caregiver for all of the foster children in their home for the past four years. Brandi and Ken made it their mission to take in the most at-risk teenagers for placement. We have a beautiful family, including two adopted teenagers, CJ and Zehra, who require extra support. The illness has taken a heavy toll on the children who are in a safe, stable home for the first time in their lives.

Brandi is a devoted mother who misses being able to do so much in life with her family, like hiking, playing goofy games, and introducing the kids to new things like curry. Their household is not only filled with love but also with four rescue dogs, who have been an important part of their family. Although the kids are strongly supportive of Brandi, they have been deeply impacted by the stress and uncertainty of the situation. Any help you can offer will give us a chance to continue giving our amazing kids the stability and love they deserve.

Ken is now caregiver to Brandi and the children, as she is unable to care for herself most days due to the extensive damage of the seizures. Ken is also a full-time student completing a degree in IT so that he can support the family. To add to their challenges, Brandi cannot drive until she remains seizure-free for an entire year, as per the law in Arkansas. This has made simple tasks, like grocery shopping or getting to doctor's appointments even more difficult, all of which must be done by Ken.

In a recent turn of events, both of their cars have stopped working, making the situation even more challenging.

This is a very difficult thing to ask for help, but we are desperate. We understand that times are tough for many, and any assistance is deeply appreciated. Your generosity will provide us with some much-needed relief and allow us to focus on Brandi's health and the well-being of their teenagers.

The funds raised will help support Brandi, Kenneth, and their family during this difficult time. They need help covering the mounting medical expenses, including doctor visits, diagnostic tests, and medications, as well as the day-to-day costs of maintaining our family.

We are beyond grateful for any help that you can provide. Even a kind message goes a long way during such a difficult time.

If you are able to contribute financially to help get their family through this- please do.

If you have a wide social media following/fanbase who might contribute at your urging and are willing to post this, that would also help immensely.