It was devastating to hear about this family’s current struggle. Six years ago, the father of 3, with his wife of 25 years, broke his ankle in an accident. He had four surgeries over the next 4 years in which metal plates were put in place to align the ankle. All has been well for the last two years, until last week. He went to the doctor for ankle pain and was told there is a severe infection that has attached itself to the plates and will only heal if the plates are removed now. If not done within the next few weeks, he could lose his leg because of the spread of the infection. The couple has owned their own business for 20 years and have done well. However, it also means they have no paid time off and their insurance is very expensive. They scheduled the surgery, but have to pay half of the out-of-pocket costs before the doctor will perform it. That cost is $5400, which we would like to gift to help save his leg.

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