This is supremely humbling to be asking for help and this is certainly not something I’ve ever done before…
As many of you know, I recently lost my beloved wife, Jaelin. It’s difficult to express just how deeply her passing has affected me. Words can’t capture the depth of my grief, and I’m overwhelmed with the details involved in unwinding her life, but I’m facing each day as it comes, exhausted but determined to heal.
Over the past two years, I devoted much of my energy to caregiving—quietly stepping back from work and other aspects of life to support Jaelin through her toughest times.
Now, I’m asking for your support as I step back to rest, reflect, and rebuild.
I’ve started a private fundraiser with a $30,000 goal to help cover funeral and medical expenses, easing the financial strain so I can focus on my own healing.
If you’re in a position to contribute, your generosity would mean the world to me. If you’re unable to donate, a thoughtful message or a shared memory of Jaelin would be just as meaningful.
I’ve always tried to live by the “Give First” ethos, and now I’m learning to receive with the same open heart.
Thank you for your kindness and support. I do not know when I may return to the community I love so much, at least in a work capacity, but I imagine that day will come at some point.
Your support, in any form, makes a real difference. While this is a private fundraiser- if there is someone you know that should be aware of this page, please share it, but I am not putting it on Linkedin or other social media.
Remember to tell your loved ones how you feel about them every day and pursue the things you care most about, now, not later. Life is short.
Warmly,
Dave
