INITIAL MESSAGE (UPDATE AT END)

May 8, 2026 New goal is $9,000 on top of the $5,000 raised on the last fundraiser.

Tamara has always been the kind of person who gives more than she takes — a caring and loving friend, someone who never hesitates to lend a hand. But now, she’s facing challenges that no one should have to face alone.

Tamara suffered a heart attack 2 years ago, and doctors suspect additional blockages. She requires coronary angiography and has no health insurance. This is a critical procedure to help prevent another life-threatening event.

Tamara requires transportation to her medical appointments.

As an added burden, she urgently needs dental work for infection that can be systemically threatening. She also requires prescription medications, and new glasses to maintain her health and quality of life.

These are not luxuries — they are necessities for Tamara to maintain her health, live and work safely, and enhance her independence. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps her take a meaningful step toward these important results.

If you can, please donate and share her story. Together, we can help Tamara get back to normal functioning and better health.

With gratitude,

Ron and Andy

Original fundraiser from August 2025

We are Phillip Andrew Schnell, aka Andy Schnell, and Ron Raskind. We are looking to raise funds to help our friend, 50 yrs young Tamara Spicer, obtain a medical device which would be life-saving.

UPDATE!

Many thanks to all who have donated thus far, and Tamara has expressed her gratitude for your generosity. We are close to our original goal, and she is now able to purchase the instrument! Within the remaining portion of the goal, we have included room for 2 years of accessories she will need on a regular basis. Her income and resources will not change based on her health status. We will keep the fund open in hope that we can raise more to cover her accessories for a longer time as she will need this for the rest of her life.

LATEST UPDATE

Ron and I would like to thank each and every donor as we are announcing that Tee Spicer's Go Fund Me reached it's $5000 goal on September 30th! Due to your generosity, she was able to obtain her life saving medical equipment right away. The BiPap instrument for sleep apnea will not only improve the quality of her life, but will also continue to maintain her health.

June 11, 2026 update

We are deeply grateful for your incredible generosity and kindness. Thanks to your support, Tamara has just been able to purchase a reliable pre-owned car — a vital step in helping her travel to and from her many medical appointments.

This achievement is more than just transportation; it’s a lifeline that ensures she can access the care she urgently needs without the added stress of unreliable and costly hired travel.

Your compassion is making a real difference in her journey, and we can’t thank you enough for standing by her during this challenging time.

Tamara still faces ongoing medical expenses and related costs, and every contribution — no matter the size — helps lighten her load. She has already addressed urgent dental care as a result of your previous contributions. However, her most pressing need currently is coronary angiography to address potential blockages in her heart, as she had a severe heart attack 2 years ago. Please consider sharing her story or making another donation to keep her moving forward toward better health. Thank you for all.