Hello, my name is Ethan, and I am in a medical crisis. I am living with a severe, chronic gut disorder that has completely overtaken my life. Over the past year, I have lost nearly 90 pounds. There have been days and even weeks at a time when I could not eat at all because of extreme pain, gut distension, bloating, and complete intestinal shutdown.

My condition is debilitating and relentless. I live with constant gas pressure, abdominal pain, numbness in my intestines, malnutrition, and severe intolerance to even the smallest amounts of food or liquid. Eating triggers intense flares that can last for days, making daily life a constant struggle.

Because of the severity of this illness, I cannot work consistently and have fallen behind on rent. I am at risk of losing my home while trying to follow an urgent, complex medical plan that includes elemental nutrition, specialized gut testing, motility therapies, and ongoing care with specialists. Insurance covers almost nothing, and the out-of-pocket costs are overwhelming.

I am not doing well—but I am still fighting and hopeful. I believe I can recover with the right support, and every donation brings me closer to regaining my health.

Your help is urgently needed to cover:

• Rent and essential living costs during recovery

• Specialized medical consultations and gut care

• Elemental formulas and medically necessary nutrition

• Advanced gut testing (SIBO, microbiome, pathogen panels)

• Supplements and therapies to restore gut motility and microbiome health

I am asking for help today, because every day without proper nutrition and care makes recovery harder and prolongs this suffering. Even the smallest donation will have a direct, immediate impact on my ability to stay nourished, housed, and on track to heal.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Your support gives me the chance to keep fighting and to believe that I can get better.

With gratitude and hope,

Ethan