Please help our friend Arie!

Please Help Arie Overcome Diabetic Retinopathy - Your Support Makes a Difference!

Hey guys,

I’m reaching out for my friend, Arie, and wanted to share a bit about him. He's currently dealing with diabetic retinopathy and his insurance isn't covering it. Its a condition that effects his vision over time and will eventually lead to permanent blindness if not treated. For those who know him, Arie is someone who always brings positivity, love, and light into the lives of those around him. This Christmas, Arie handmade myself, and many of his friends, a Christmas reef (something he does every year). I didn't ask. He just showed up for a few hours one day and hung it for us. He's the type of person who shares love, concern, and time with whoever he's speaking with. Someone that inspires you, through his actions, to become a more patient and loving person.

Arie was adopted by his foster parents early in his life. He doesn't have the type of family support network most of us do. It hurts me to see that but, its something that I'm sure helped to shape him into who he is. I'm making this to give him the support that he needs. A way for the world to share the love back to him.

Genuinely, no donation is too small, and your support would mean a great deal. Please help Arie get back on his feet so he can continue to give the world a good example of how we should all keep love in our hearts.

Thank you for your kindness, and for helping Arie overcome this, hopefully brief, hurtle in his life.

With heartfelt gratitude and love,

-Michael