A couple of weeks ago, life turned upside down for my friend Tom Butts. What started as severe stomach pain quickly turned into something far more serious. Tom was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.

The doctors have made it clear: recovery won’t be quick. Tom will need months of rest and care before he can even think about going back to work.

If you know Tom, you know how hard he works and how rarely he asks for help. He's the first to show up when someone needs a hand. Now, he's the one who needs support.

The biggest challenge right now isn’t just the illness, but the fact that being out of work for so long means no steady income. Rent, utilities, groceries, and medical bills are all piling up. The stress of worrying about finances will make it difficult for Tom to focus on healing.

We’re asking for your help to make this recovery possible. Donations will go toward covering:

Any contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way toward lifting this burden and letting Tom focus on what matters most: getting healthy and back to taking care of his boys. If you can’t donate, please consider sharing this page with others who might be able to help.

Let’s show Tom some care and support. Together, we can help him through this tough chapter and into a brighter one.

Thank you for reading and for any support you can offer.

Kristi