Daniel Vaughan

I’m reaching out during one of the most difficult times in my life. I’ve been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis (with cirrhosis of the pancreas amd cancer that are close to other nearby organs in the G.I. tract) , a painful and lifelong condition that affects my ability to digest food normally and maintain my health. But, with medical procedures I am told that most of it can be removed and the rest will be dies off in time with radiation treatment. But nothing is for certain…. I never knew a hospital visit could be like a tv show.. and thy deliver the bad news… except they don’t sit there and ask if you’re okay or anything like that… they’re already on their way to their next patient. I realized how serious this is after the fact. I almost couldn’t believe it. What is some nobody barely in their 20’s going to do… in time it has only gotten worse. I very well have lost some years of my life already… i have nobody or nothing to count on. no family. no friends. no loved ones what so ever… i’ve never belittled my health.. now i don’t even weigh 115 lbs. I’m wasting away. I am metaphorically drowning in the strong current…i need someone to grab my hand  I have to go to the intensive care unit or emergency room by ambulance at least 4-6 times a year because I don’t have the medication to keep it under control and end up having several severe pancreatitis attacks. To manage this condition, I rely on daily pancreatic enzyme medication like Zenpep or Pancreaze and pain management medication. Even with discounts, the monthly cost is extremely high and impossible to afford, even with a great job. it’s almost $1000 just for a 30 day supply. I simply can not afford it on my own…Without it, I can’t properly absorb vitamins, supplements, minerals and nutrients of any sort, which leads to serious health complications and puts my life at risk. My stomach acid begins to break down my pancreas, causing inflammation and cirrhosis and further complications with the chronic pancreatitis, which is irreversible and life long. there is no cure sadly. If my chronic pancreatitis isn’t addressed fully and direct, my health will deteriorate and eventually it will cause death. Because of this, I could die at a young age as my organs fail. Unfortunately, the cost of this medication is extremely high, and managing it on my own has become overwhelming. It’s also hard to maintain a full-time job position when I have the on-set 24/7 feeling of chronic pancreatitis or a full pancreatic attack, which adds to the financial strain. Manual labor is especially difficult for me now, and I am in need of help while I work to get government assistance. I have no financial stability or help from anyone, nor family, and can’t afford personal aid care at home. On top of this, maintaining a proper diet is essential for my health, but it is also very expensive. During my chronic pancreatitis attacks, my organs hurt constantly and I can’t even stand up straight or lift anything. I can hardly move. I am not even 30 years of age yet, and I still have loved ones and family to make sure they are taken care of. I wish and need to be healthy. I am doing everything I can to stay on top of my health and remain independent, but the financial strain is more than I can handle alone. I’m asking for help to cover the cost of my medication, basic medical needs, personal care, a proper diet, and to support my family during this difficult time so we can stay stable together. Blessings are what I’ve always strived to live for my whole life - to do the right thing, and now I am in a dire situation where I simply don’t know what to do with this outcome…help seems impossible to obtain for what that is desperately needed. Please help me raise money so I can afford my pancreatic enzyme medication and take care of my family. Any support—whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this page—means more than I can express. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any kindness you can offer.