My name is Dustin, and I'm reaching out to help two people, Jim and Leslie, who have become incredibly close to my heart. They are facing an impossible choice, and with your help, we can make sure they both survive this difficult time.

Eighteen years ago, Jim's life—and Leslie's—was profoundly changed when he suffered a catastrophic motorcycle crash in the desert of Southeastern California. While guiding a group, Jim rode off a wash, resulting in a broken spine that left him a quadriplegic.

A Husband's Needs, A Wife's Sacrifice

Jim’s accident meant a total restructuring of their lives. For almost two decades, Leslie has been his primary caregiver and their sole income provider. Jim requires round-the-clock help for nearly every daily task. While nursing covers 10 hours a day, Leslie takes on the remaining hours—filling in the critical gaps that allow Jim to stay home and thrive, rather than being placed in a facility.

Leslie’s commitment is a matter of life and death: Jim’s condition makes him extremely susceptible to germs, meaning that consistent, dedicated, one-on-one care is essential to his survival.

Now, it is Leslie who is in urgent need of care. She has been courageously putting off a required heart surgery to maintain the necessary level of care for Jim. Unfortunately, she is now experiencing serious health and mental health issues that, if not addressed by this surgery, could take her life.

The Critical Need for Funding

When Leslie gets the surgery she desperately needs, she will be unable to work and unable to provide care for Jim during her recovery. This is where your donation makes all the difference.

The funding we raise is not for a luxury; it is to keep Jim alive while Leslie saves her own life.

If Leslie cannot afford to pay for registered, consistent, out-of-pocket care during her recovery, Jim will be forced into a high-risk situation. Without personalized, round-the-clock attention, he will quickly become bedridden and dangerously ill.

A small donation will help secure the paid care for the hours the nurses are not able to cover, ensuring Jim can stay home while Leslie recovers by his side.

Jim and Leslie are genuinely incredible people. After 18 years of tireless struggle, they deserve the peace of mind to prioritize their health without fear. Please help us get Leslie the surgery she needs and ensure Jim's safety during her recovery.

Thank you for reading and for your compassionate consideration.