Tabitha Pitts

James Salyer has been a steady, nurturing presence in my life since I was 13 years old—long before he and my mom even met. He became the dad I needed, guiding me through a rough adolescence, and later, he was there for my children as a loving grandpa, tutor, life coach, and a safe shoulder to cry on. For over 20 years, James and my mom have built a life together, supporting each other and our family through every challenge. Now, James is facing his toughest battle yet. He’s fighting AML leukemia and, after treatment failure, was recently hospitalized for sepsis, dangerously low platelets, and a brain bleed. As if that weren’t enough, my mom suffered a stroke and brain bleed in October 2025. She’s slowly recovering, but James has been her primary caregiver throughout her ordeal—even as his own health has declined. With both of them struggling, daily expenses, medical bills, and basic needs have become overwhelming. On top of their health battles, James and my mom are also struggling with homelessness. After moving back from Portland last year, where James underwent chemo and a stem cell transplant, he lost his insurance and was asked to leave the housing provided for his treatment. Unable to work and with hardly any resources, they now live with my sister in a house that barely accommodates her family. The stress of shelter insecurity has only added to their burden. It breaks my heart to see them in so much pain and uncertainty. I know God has a plan for them, but right now, they need help. Any support you can offer—whether it’s a donation, a prayer, or simply sharing their story—would mean the world to our family. Your kindness can help ease their burden and remind them they’re not alone in this fight. Thank you for considering a donation and for keeping James and my mom in your thoughts.

Help Support James Salyer in His Fight Against AML Leukemia Hi, my name is Tabitha, and I’m reaching out on behalf of my dad, James Salyer, a loving father, devoted husband, and proud grandfather who now needs our help more than ever. My dad was diagnosed with AML (acute myeloid leukemia) and fought incredibly hard through treatment, including a stem cell transplant. After everything he went through, we were so grateful when he went into remission. Unfortunately, his cancer has now returned, and he is once again facing this difficult battle. At the same time, our family has been dealing with another major challenge—my mom recently suffered a stroke and is still recovering. She requires ongoing care and frequent doctor visits. Despite his own declining health, my dad has been taking care of her completely on his own, making sure she gets to every appointment and has everything she needs. Before his cancer came back, my dad was working for Instacart to make ends meet. But now, due to his treatments and extreme fatigue, he is no longer physically able to work. This has put a huge financial strain on our family. We are asking for help to cover essential expenses, especially: Car payments, so my dad can continue getting both himself and my mom to critical medical appointments Gas and transportation costs Basic living expenses during this time when he is unable to work Every donation, no matter the amount, will go directly toward helping my dad continue his treatments and care for my mom without the added stress of financial hardship. Your support will make a real difference in their daily lives and help them focus on what matters most—healing and staying together. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would mean so much to our family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, support, and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.