Tracy Ayers Family Survival Fund
Tracy Ayers is a dedicated homeschooling mother of nine children (ages 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 11, 12, 17, 19) in Wittmann, Arizona. Friday, December 4, 2015, she suddenly lost her beloved husband, Rob, to a heart attack.
In October of 2015, the youngest was diagnosed with acute leukaemia and is currently undergoing aggressive chemotherapy. She is responding well to treatment and the family was looking forward to the holidays with her feeling much better. 
Rob had recently accepted a job out of state and they were preparing to sell their home and move when the cancer diagnoisis was made. Because of the diagnosis, Rob had to turn down the better job and had made arrangements to start a new position locally so he could help with the ongoing treatments. Sadly, the benefits the job would have offered the family never had a chance to take effect. With Rob's passing, the house has been put into a state of limbo and it is unknown if Tracy and the children will be able to stay or have to move.
With Rob’s sudden passing, Tracy has been left to deal with a lot of unknowns. She does not have family in the area, and her network of friends have stepped up to help as best they can. 
Tracy has the following things heaped solely on her plate at this time:
- ongoing medical care of the youngest one
- keeping the roof over their head
- concerns over family transportation
- putting food on the table
- decisions surrounding the passing of a family member
- helping the children through this unexpected loss
The need for this fund is URGENT. Rob had no life insurance and was between jobs. Together, Rob and Tracy were always able to manage things for the family; now Tracy has no income and no family living close by.
Help lighten the load of this beautiful family by providing a helping hand to take care of:
1. Funeral expenses
- $1,500 total - PAID by donations
2. Final medical expenses
- Unknown amount - taken care of
3. Save the family home
- $13,000 to bring it current
4. Vehicle for medical needs
- Van found two days before car repossessed.
- The van is completely paid for by donations and gifts.
5. Meet basic monthly living expenses while completing chemotherapy ($3500 a month).**
**Please note these are rough estimates. We are working with trusted locals to ensure funds stretch as far as possible. As more accurate information becomes available we will update.**
There are a few ways to donate and help:
(no fees attached)
To connect with locals coordinating physical needs like home repairs, household items, etc:
Support for the Ayers Family Facebook Group
Click here to sign up to Help with Meals
Watch the Channel 12 News Report from 12/8/15
Tracy and her family are very grateful for your kindness. Thank you for your time and consideration. It is greatly appreciated.
*This fundraiser has been approved by Tracy. It is being managed for her by the "Homeschoolers FLYing in Christ" support group she has been a long time member of. This group of ladies has bonded together over time and distance to support each other through many of life's tribulations. Like the Minutemen of yore, it takes us only a moment to rally together in times of great need to help our FLY-sisters through some of life's roughest patches. This is one of those times. Thank you again for helping....from the bottom of our hearts and on behalf of Tracy.