Support Paul and His Family

I have always had an aversion to sales, all forms of advertising and for the love of God, anything that resembles, “Go Fund Me”. This beautiful country progressed without handouts, undue sympathy or excessive consideration. Tragedy and disaster were sown into the fabric of America and it certainly didn’t set us back, but rather (I believe) drove us to a better place.

Although this story is accurate, it isn’t always true. Sometimes we suffer without purpose. We give everything we have and life replies with only more agony. What’s worse is believing that life exist in a manner that is fair or reasonable. Trusting that if I sacrifice for this person or family that things will work itself out in the end. We’ve all heard something to the effect of, “How could this happen to these people?” I have one of those stories.

Paul Ufema, born in New England to a minister father, two older brothers and a devoted mother. A military veteran, University graduate and as providence would have it, married to my sister, Heika. A father of 3, a brilliant videographer and even more impressive, editor. After several small business attempts, his hard work landed a successful YouTube channel that he started in 2015.

In the 25 years I’ve known him, he’s never splurged on a large purchase for himself. Always, and truly always, the income generated from his craftsmanship was poured back into his family, their children and to the many, many people who were brought into their home. This isn’t some nonsense about sacrifice, but the real deal of giving up your comfort for the sake of family and friends.

On April 2, 2025, a rare complication of a bacterial infection nearly cost him his life. After traveling for work, I was finally able to see him today, Friday, April 4, 2025. He had been to the OR twice, trached and ventilated, resembling someone who harrowed the halls of death. As many small business owners, the option of health insurance is not guaranteed. His week in intensive care will likely cost more than he will ever have the capacity to pay. The debt associated with this affliction isn’t to be simply passed along. The thought that maybe Paul and his family could ever revert to their original financial condition is unlikely, but I pray for something more.

It is the hope of all responsible families; fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, that we spend our hard-earned money on things that really, truly matter. May we never waste what God has given us. May we be the best stewards of our income and may we find the most noble and principled places to invest. I urge you to look here. Any amount of funds contributed to Paul’s medical expenses will not simply ward off a debt but will permit the continuation of care for a community that doesn’t deserve it.