Support Harold and Jennifer's Fight for Stability

Hi everyone, my name is Hannigan VanMeter. I have a very close friend that has really been kicked down by life recently and is struggling through paying some monthly bills to stay in Lexington. This comes from not only paying for his rent, but his wife (Jennifer) is also currently going through treatment for a tumor on the brain here at UK. My friend, whom we call "Rooster", has influenced my life in many ways, but most importantly has shown me how to act like a good human. He is not the type to accept charity or help but was willing to allow a GoFundMe.

Here is his story:

" I, Harold Roark, from Salyersville Kentucky, came to Lexington in an ambulance with my wife Jennifer. Upon our entry, she went straight onto life support, which she has now been on 4 times over this past year. We had to move into a home on Waller Avenue, where our rent is upwards of $1,500 per month. Life for me has been tough. My father, who is back in Salyersville, is also very sick and has asked me to "come home soon". What do you do when your wife needs someone with her at all times and you still need to pay for food, bills, and transport? I began to pick up soda cans around the neighborhood for some money to cover all of our needs. The good thing about picking up cans was getting to meet the boys in KA, because they gave me someone to talk to and now, they always call to invite me to cookouts, bonfires, hangouts, ETC. They have become my family and I thank God that we got to meet. I allowed this GoFundMe because now that all the students are leaving, there won't be nearly enough cans for us to get through the summer. I just need some help for bills, treatment costs, medicine, and transport to the UK Healthcare. Also, the money will help me cover copays and to get my stuff back home to Salyersville. If you can please help Jennifer, I promise that when I get back on my feet I will return the favor. I will do this in ways of donations and giving to Churches.

Thank you,

Harold Roark"