Hi everyone, my name is Isabella Xavier and I am the daughter of Stephen Xavier, the force of nature that we all know and love.

On December 20th, my dad suffered from a brain bleed that caused a stroke and full paralysis on the right side of his body. He was in the ICU for 10 days before he was moved to a rehabilitation hospital where he will spend 3 weeks in intensive physical therapy to regain muscle function.

Due to the effects of the stroke, he will leave rehab in a wheelchair and unable to walk for multiple months, but unable to work for even longer.

We thought that we could get through this alone... but we need help. We decided to start a GoFundMe because I’m doing everything I can to help cover medical costs and keep our household running — including rent, utilities, and basic necessities — but it’s become more than I can manage alone. Any contribution will go directly towards medical expenses and essential home bills, helping us keep the lights on and maintain stability during this uncertain time.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing this page or keeping my dad in your thoughts means just as much. Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for any support you’re able to give — it truly means more than I can express.