For the past several years, our dear friends Travis and Natalie McCreless have been fighting a battle that no family should ever have to face. Between countless hospital stays, major surgeries, recovery periods, and the financial strain that comes with it all, they are now in a place where they truly need the support of their community.
Travis is the owner of TMC Construction. Despite everything he has endured, he has continued to fight to provide for his family and keep his business running so he can continue paying his employees. Unfortunately, the last few years of medical emergencies and surgeries have completely drained their savings and retirement as they have tried to simply stay afloat and keep Travis alive.
Here are just some of the major medical hardships Travis has faced:
- September 2023 – Underwent open heart surgery for two aortic dissections
- March 2024 – Had a pacemaker installed due to congestive heart failure
- June 2024 – Suffered a devastating accident when a table saw kicked a nail back into his abdomen, resulting in the loss of 7 cm of his small intestine
- July 2025 – Developed a blood clot behind his right knee. After surgery, doctors discovered a hematoma and a second blood clot that required additional procedures
- April 2026 – Travis developed endocarditis, which caused material to break loose and travel to his bowels, requiring emergency surgery to remove the clot. Due to the damage caused by the infection, his aortic valve, aortic flap, and surrounding structures were severely affected. He recently underwent his second open heart surgery where surgeons replaced his aortic valve with a mechanical valve, replaced his aortic root, and repaired half of his aortic arch.
Travis is currently recovering from this major surgery, and doctors say he will be unable to return to work for at least three months. Natalie is doing everything she can to hold everything together, from working extra shifts to try to keep them afloat financially, while also wanting to be by Travis’s side during his recovery. With Natalie having to work extra to try to make ends meet, this means she cannot be with Travis as much as she would like, adding even more emotional strain during this already difficult time.
We are asking for help to ease the financial pressure during this difficult season.
Donations will go toward:
- Medical bills and hospital expenses
- Monthly household bills
- Everyday necessities while Travis recovers
If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser and keeping Travis and Natalie in your prayers.
Thank you for supporting a family that has been through more than most can imagine. Every prayer, share, and donation means more than words can express.
Organizer and beneficiary
Natalie Mccreless
Beneficiary