Let me began by just saying thank you for taking the time to read this. and to let you know how difficult it is to ask for help. I am strong native American man. And always beloved in working and taking care of yourself and your family. And have always been the type of person to give and help others and expect nothing in return. That is how I was raised.

My family consist of 5 girls and 1 boy and 9 grand children so as you can guess I stay pretty busy with them. and the youngest daughter still lives with dad. Ill fast forward from here. I was injured at work in 2004 and put on disability.

Then in 2008 my older brothers wife passed on and I took over taking care of him. Please let me explain he was hit by a car in 2000 and has a brain injury. he has caregivers that helps out allot. I give him his meds and dinner and make sure his shopping is done. Then in 2009 cancer raised its ugly head and made my life really difficult, No health insurance. I have the tribal clinic and believe me I am thankful for that.

My cancer was in stage 2 and I needed surgery. After the surgery and in recovery I received the bill and it was shocking 43300 the tribe paid a portion of the bill about 18000, and the balance is my responsibility and have no idea how to take care of this huge debt.

I do the best I can but it seems imp going backwards. My disability check just keeps mine and my daughters head above water and the normal bills paid, and almost no extras. My youngest has been the greatest she's helped me through the tough times of recovery as my other children have. They are my heroes' sent letters to the state asking for help but was denied even sent a hardship letter to the hospital and they reduced the bill 5000 dollars to 203000.Now comes the real hard part for me,

I cant keep up with the hospital bills. and now the letters and phone calls never stop.

If you could help a struggling dad ill never forget and when imp able ill pay it forward once again thanks for taking the time to read this