❤️‍ Please Help Wally and His Family Through This Unexpected Journey

Chris “Wally” Pearce has been a childhood friend who, over the years, has become so much more—he has become family.

Right now, our friend and his family are facing something no family ever expects to go through.

Wally recently suffered an aneurysm in his right eye that ruptured and caused a brain bleed. He was life-flighted to OSU, where doctors were able to place stents in an effort to stop the bleeding and protect his brain. At this point, his doctors still don’t know if the stents will work. He will need to remain in the hospital for at least two weeks, and if the stents are unsuccessful, he may face a craniotomy.

While Wally is fighting to get through this medically, his family is trying to navigate everything that comes with having someone they love so suddenly and seriously ill.

Wally is a husband and a father of three. His wife is doing everything she can to keep their family going—working, caring for their children, making trips to the hospital, and being by Wally’s side as he faces the uncertainty of what comes next.

And in the middle of all of this, life doesn’t stop.

The bills still come. The children still need cared for. The family still needs groceries. The car still needs gas. Rent and household expenses don’t pause because a family is facing a medical emergency.

And until Wally is well enough to come home and, eventually, return to work, his family will be without his income.

That’s where we are hoping friends, family, and our community can come together for them.

Your donation isn’t just helping with a bill. It’s giving this family a little breathing room during a time when they are already carrying more than anyone should have to carry.

Funds raised will help with everyday expenses such as rent, household bills, groceries, gas for traveling back and forth to the hospital, and medical expenses that may come along the way. As Wally’s recovery may take time, recurring donations would be an especially meaningful way to provide his family with some stability from week to week.

But please don’t feel that you have to make a large donation. Every single bit of help matters. A one-time donation, a recurring contribution, or even simply sharing this fundraiser with others can make a difference.

Right now, Wally needs to be able to concentrate on healing. His wife needs to be able to concentrate on their children and on being there for the man she loves. They shouldn’t have to face the added fear of wondering how they’re going to keep everything together financially.

If you’ve ever had Wally touch your life, made you laugh, lent a helping hand, or simply been someone you could count on, this is our opportunity to be there for him.

Let’s surround Wally and his family with the same love, support, and kindness they’ve given to so many others over the years.

Please consider helping if you’re able—and if you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser is still a tremendous gift.

From our family to yours, thank you for standing beside Wally and his family during one of the hardest moments of their lives. ❤️‍

One share. One donation. One act of kindness.

Together, they can make this difficult road a little easier.