My name is Crystal, and I have known Scott and Melissa since day one — truly since the beginning of their love story. They are the kind of couple you look at and just know they were meant to build a life together.

Today, I am asking for help for these two love birds and their beautiful son, Jacob.

Scott is now in the palliative care phase of his cancer journey. After major surgeries, countless hospital stays, nonstop appointments, procedures, and setbacks, the doctors have done everything they can. There are no more treatment options left. Right now, the focus is on comfort, love, and making the most of the time they have together.

Scott has fought this disease with incredible strength and courage. Even on the hardest days, he has shown up with heart and determination. But this battle has been relentless, and he has not been given a true moment to just breathe.

Just before his diagnosis, Scott unexpectedly lost his job of over 20 years. He was in the process of starting a new chapter — preparing to begin a new job and continue providing for his family — when he became sick. Since then, he has been unable to work, adding tremendous financial stress to an already devastating situation.

Scott isn’t just a husband. He is the heart of their home. He is a devoted father to his 14-year-old son, Jacob, who loves his dad beyond words. One of the most heartbreaking realities is that Scott won’t be here for the milestones ahead — graduations, learning to drive, life advice, future celebrations. The weight of that loss is impossible to put into words.

Anyone who knows Scott knows this: he would give you the shirt off his back. He has always worked hard, built strong friendships, and shown up for others without hesitation. Asking for help is not something that comes naturally to him — he has always been the one offering it.

But now, they need us.

The financial strain from the loss of his job and his illness has become overwhelming. At a time when Melissa and Jacob should only be focused on loving Scott and being present with him, they are also carrying the heavy burden of bills, household expenses, and medical and end-of-life costs.

Funds raised will help with:

• Mortgage/rent and utilities

• Groceries and daily living expenses

• Medical and end-of-life care costs

Any funds raised beyond immediate needs will be set aside for Jacob’s future — to support him through the milestones his dad so desperately wishes he could be here for.

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page. Every prayer, message, and act of kindness makes a difference.

More than anything, your generosity will give this family peace — peace to sit together without financial fear, peace for Jacob to just be a son who needs his dad, and reassurance that he will be supported in the years ahead.

Thank you for standing with Scott, Melissa, and Jacob during the most painful chapter of their lives.

With love and gratitude,

Crystal