Mark Tioxon Healing Fund

Our dear friend, Mark, is experiencing a hardship and could use our support.  Over the last year, Mark has been suffering a multitude of health issues and has seen numerous medical providers looking for a diagnosis.  A week ago he received an answer: dermatomyositis, a rare inflammatory disease that causes degenerative changes to the muscle and skin.  The disease typically affects people in their late 40s and more often occurs in women. Mark is 40. It causes him to experience pain and stiffness, and be extremely sensitive to light.  His lungs have also become damaged and his oxygen levels drop dangerously low after light activity.  There is no cure for the disease; however, there is treatment.  This is the beginning of the road to recovery, but it's going to take time with ongoing treatment and therapy.

Mark and his wife, Leah, are both self-employed.  Mark is a wedding photographer who captures couples in their happiest moments and is the primary financial provider for his young family. Leah is a holistic energy practitioner and incredible light worker.  They both have so much passion for what they create and offer to others. Unfortunately, because Mark's illness had him in and out of the hospital for months, Mark has not been able to work.  His current challenge of maintaining his oxygen levels postpones his return to work into a far, unknown future.  Leah is also missing days of work to help care for Mark and their 6-year-old son.  This has put a financial strain on their family and adds an unneeded distraction to Mark's road to recovery.  

Mark and Leah are so generous and give so much of themselves to others.  This is our way of being able to offer our support to them now.  The funds received will help with quickly mounting medical expenses, which as of today, could total up to $55,000, as well as day-to-day expenses.  Thank you for taking the time to read this and for all the love and generosity that is already being received.  Another way to help is by sharing this with your friends and family.  

Thank you!