My friend Paxton Shell has a rough diagnosis, and there's a lot that needs to get done...but Paxton's Not Dead Yet. He needs our help and support to keep fighting. It's going to be tough, but there's a chance he can beat it, and you can help.
I met Paxton while working at the same call center in Melbourne, FL about 10 years ago, and Paxton is one of the most empathetic and non-judgmental people I've ever met. He'd give the shift off his back to anyone in need, even if it was his only shirt.
Today, Paxton is 34 years old, and he is in Stage 4 esophageal adenocarcinoma. He just restarted chemo and immunotherapy in addition to his 16 meds a day. There are good days and bad days, but he somehow stays smiling.
Work options are limited, and costs keep going up. Paxton isn't good at asking for help, but he gave me the ok to put out this call to action. Please consider making a donation to help Paxton. Below are some amounts to help show how your donation can help.
- $5: Buy Paxton a cup of good coffee
- $15: Buy a simple, nice lunch
- $25: Pay for one of his cheaper meds for a month
- $50: Buy groceries for a week
- $100: Pay his electric bill for a month
- $325: Pay his rent for a week
Any and every donation is incredibly appreciated and will help toward medication, food, housing, and hopefully, to help him catch up from the bills that are already piling up. Those who want to help but can't donate are encouraged to share the link and his story. His bucket list dream is to see bison at Yellowstone National Park. If we can help him catch up and cover the basics, the hope is that he can someday make that dream a reality.
