My name is Ariel Stimson and I am raising money to help my parents pay for expenses related to the operation my father is undergoing. He suffered a heart attack and now has been told he must undergo open-heart surgery. We are unaware of what extra expenses are going to be needed to help him with a speedy recovery. Or the amount spent for commute back and forth.

My parents are low-income, self-employed individuals that rely on their personal business for funds. He will not be able to accomplish the work needed to receive income.

My father, as most of you know, tries his best to do everything he can on his own, without the help of others. He hates asking for help. My parents did everything they could for me when I was ill with cancer. I must do my best to help them in any way possible. I know this is something he would not set up himself, so I must do so. Anything helps, even just a kind message to him or sharing this fundraiser.