Travis Peacock - Medical Bills and Necessities

Hi, my name is Paul and I am fundraising for my friend Travis Peacock.

Travis is a disabled US Navy Veteran and father to a family of 6. Up until last year, Travis ran Shellback Tech, a registered 501(C)3 charity organization with a very cool goal: to build custom gaming PCs for disabled veterans and disabled first responders. Unfortunately, personal health issues have forced him to shut down his charity and left his family in a precarious financial position.

All proceeds will go to Travis to help support him and his family. Thank you to everyone who reads this, and to all who are able to donate!

More Info

Shellback Tech Charity:

Shellback Tech began operations in 2018 before becoming a registered 501(C)3 in 2019. From 2018-2022, Shellback Tech built and donated over 55 custom PCs to Disabled Veterans and First Responders in need, along with a few side projects for Make A Wish Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, and several collaborations with some amazing channels such as Paul’s Hardware, PC World, and Greg Salazar. Each PC was custom-tailored using parts donated to fit the recipient’s tastes and use case as best as possible with what was available. During operations, Shellback Tech sought to uplift and aid Content Creators, Gamers, and people in need that were considered permanently Disabled through their time in service. Along the way, Shellback Tech has received sponsorship and collaboration through over 30 different industry companies, and was even slated to be on the Special Guest panel at LTX2020 before it was shut down at the last minute due to the pandemic.

Military Background / Service:

Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Travis Peacock is a US Navy Veteran who served on the USS Essex from early 2005 to the end of 2008 as a Machinist's Mate/Boiler Technician in one of 2 Main Engine rooms. He worked with superheated steam for the primary main engine, 2 steam generators, the potable water system, as well as the throttle system before departing to his next duty station. He then Deployed to Camp Bucca Iraq for all of 2009 via Joint Operations with NPDB-6 and 306MP in Combat Operations. His duties while there were as a prison guard in a Super-Max portion of the largest Internment Facility in Iraq, He was also a driver for the majority of base operations and troop movements. Then, he was finally stationed at Fargo Naval Reserve Center as the Training, Travel, and IT Department head before being Honorably Discharged at the end of 2010. During that time, he was decorated with multiple awards and medals, and even earned his Journeyman’s Certificate for Corrections from the US Department of Labor. Upon leaving the military, it took 7 years to fight for his Disability through the VA before finally getting awarded.

Family Life:

Travis is currently a permanently disabled, stay-at-home father to 4 beautiful children under the age of 13, in a blended family with his wife of almost 5 years, Brittani.

Medical / Health Situation:

Travis was diagnosed with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Fibromyalgia, Tinnitus, Lower Lumbar herniated Discs, Torn Meniscus in both knees, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Chronic Migraines by the VA due to his time in service. He has been Hospitalized twice (through self-admission) for Mental Health concerns in the past 7 years. Each of these conditions limited his ability to function or work daily. In Fall of 2022, Travis was injured by a garage door failure that left him hard-pressed to do much beyond basic daily tasks. Christmas 2022, he was diagnosed with the rapid onset of an Autoimmune Disease called Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis presenting with Rheumatoid Nodules in the joints of both legs and arms. This caused him to be unable to walk for several months, caused severe muscle wasting, and limited the use of his hands even further. During treatment, it was found that he was severely allergic to a specific drug, which caused them to halt and restart treatment from the beginning with a new regimen that requires monthly liver tests to prevent damage by the medications. This is currently ongoing and has caused heavy strain both on his professional and personal life, as well as his relationships with those around him. He is currently in treatment at the VA for mental and physical health, as well as undergoing weekly visits for all of his medical concerns.