There’s an old saying: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” I’ve come a long way, but now I can’t walk this path alone.

Hey, what’s good family? My name is Smith J. Lambert, and I’ve been in the ring with Sialidosis Type 1 for most of my life. And let me keep it real—it’s not a fair fight. This disease hits like Ali in his prime, and lately, I’ve been on the ropes. The tremors are worse. My energy’s low. I haven’t been outside since March 2024. My meds barely keep up. I’m fighting seizures, nerve damage, and I’ve lost control of basic things most people take for granted—like walking or using the bathroom. But I’m still here. Still swinging. Still smiling. But as the Good Book says in Isaiah 40:29, 'He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.' Not because life got easier—but because I’ve always known how to wear my pain like armor. I’ve met over 30 doctors. Still no cure. No roadmap. No miracle pill. So I’m starting this GoFundMe because I’ve exhausted all my options, and now I need the community. I need a proper wheelchair. I need a ramp. I need accessible housing. I need some backup in this war I never asked for. This ain’t about pity. This is about power. Collective power. Real love. Concrete support. If you’re with me, walk with me. If you feel me, stand for me. And if you got it in you, help me keep fighting another round. Peace and power. As Langston Hughes once wrote: 'Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.' But with your help, I can keep climbing.

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