Support Vern's Fight at 74

Hello, my name is Amy. I live in Tucson, AZ, and like to help people whenever I can. Like many Arizonians, I have a pest control company come out regularly to keep the creepy crawlies away. I just don't want to know what's outside, and I don't want them inside. For years, we've had a company based out of Casa Grande handle this, and I love the person who comes out to spray for us, Vern.

I've gotten to know Vern and have helped him here and there when I can. But what I wish I could give him is beyond what I can personally do, so I'm asking for help. Vern is 74 years old. He takes care of his wife, who has COPD and asthma. This wonderful man works full-time, at 74, to take care of his wife and himself. He was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer (for the second time), and for the second time, he beat it. But he gets the lovely opportunity to have regular shots in his bladder for treatment. I don't want to even think about that process. After the round of shots was completed, he was sent to spray pesticides in a location with exposed black mold, and now he is having respiratory issues.

He can't retire due to financial reasons, and when he has to take time off, it sets him back.

I'd love for this to magically explode and get enough money together to allow him to retire. I'd cry. But my pretty high goal is $10k, which I think would do a lot in regards to medical bills and maybe give him a buffer the next time he or his wife is sick.

What do I need from you? Aside from donations, of course, I'd like to get this shared around as much as possible. The more eyes that see this, the more likely we can help change Vern's life.

P.S. - I haven't told him about this GoFundMe because I don't want to get his hopes up for something I might not be able to deliver. Even if we can only raise a portion, I'd love to share a recording with everyone, presenting him with the money.