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End of my rope

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Hi, my name is Rodney and I'm at a point in my life that I could have never imagined. Almost 2 years ago I started to feel discomfort in my feet and frostbite in my hands. Because it didn't hurt or me being dumb, I continued on with my daily life even though this condition didn't subside. About a year later the discomfort started gradually moving up my legs and yes, I still ignored it. When it got to my knees and I could no longer ignore what was going on, I went to the doctor. After weeks if tests, different doctors and more tests, I get a call from the neurologist saying " you need to come in right now!". I went in to discover I had a paralyzing neck injury that required immediate surgery if left undone, any kind of accident or misstep will leave me paralyzed in the neck down. I said WHAT!!!!! I've never been in an accident, fall...how can this be, but the fact still remained, I needed this surgery. My spinal cord was almost severed. I had the surgery, thank you Valley Medical, and was on the road to recovery but during this time I was also diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. This condition pretty much takes away any kind of a former life and what you can and want to do. My legs, feet and hands are in constant discomfort and pain, from the time I wake up til the time I'm finally able to go to sleep. The things that I enjoyed doing like work, catering, any kind of physical activity, I can no longer do. I've tried but this condition left my entire body soar and energy less for days. I've been able to sustain myself with savings, my big brother but now I'm depleted. I've applied for disability, hired a disability attorney and found a job that requires very little physical activity with limited hours. Now here is the straw that broke the camel's back...I was rear-ended in December and 3 months later I was told by my ins company my car is a total loss. The blessing in that is my car gets paid off but how can I make ends meet without Doordash?? I'm maxed out, burned out, stressed out and trying to figure out how to get out of this dilemma. I realized I can't do it on my own and I need help from my family, friends and anyone who is able. I've always been the hopeful, faithful person who believes everything will work out according to God's plan and I remain faithful that He will provide what I need. I thank you in advance for your generosity and appreciate anything you give.

Truly,

Rodney
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    Rodney Humphrey
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    Seattle, WA

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