Ross W. is a son, brother, father, and cherished friend to many. For over 17 years, Ross has lived in sustained recovery from the disease of addiction, a testament to his strength, commitment, courage, and the principles he has embraced as a way of life. His journey has been guided by the steps, principles, and values that the fellowship embodies, serving as a catalyst for change not only in his own life but in the lives of countless others. For the past 20 months, Ross has quietly and selflessly dedicated himself to others, stepping outside of his own life and illness to serve as a source of love, inspiration, and hope for individuals struggling with addiction. Through the fellowship, he has walked alongside or carried people in their darkest moments, offering his time, experience, and heart without hesitation.

Now, Ross faces a continuing battle of a different kind. He has been diagnosed with aggressive and life-threatening brain cancer, a challenge that cannot be overcome by willpower and healthy decision-making alone. The love, community, and values the fellowship embraces can help Ross and his family meet the rigorous demands of his intensive medical care and the financial burden that accompanies this fight. To know Ross is to know someone who has spent years showing up and offering selfless love to others. Now it is our turn to show up for him, doing anything we can to provide Ross and his family with the love and support he has earned since the first time he stepped into a fellowship meeting.

Any contribution, large or small, will directly support Ross's medical care, living expenses, and the stability of his family during this profoundly difficult time. Please give what you can, and share this page widely. Let Ross feel the same love and hope he has so generously given to so many of us throughout the years, with the hope and faith that there are many more bright days ahead for him.