Community Benefit
Help reduce the financial stress in a medical emergency
A husband and father is waiting for life-saving heart valve surgery. While he can't work, his family is struggling to keep up with bills and medical expenses. Your support changes everything.
$12,450
Raised So Far
248
Plates Sold
$30,000
Our Goal
0.0% of goal reached
Their story
A family that needs us right now
The doctors have made it clear that this life-saving heart surgery cannot wait. Currently, his cardiac function is so severely compromised that walking for less than a single minute without supplemental oxygen causes his blood oxygen levels to plummet dangerously to 80%.
A drop this severe means his heart and vital organs are being starved of oxygen upon the slightest physical exertion. Because of this, he is entirely dependent on continuous medical oxygen, completely housebound, and unable to work to support his family.
What began as an emergency room visit for acute gallbladder issues quickly revealed a much larger, life-threatening crisis. While running necessary pre-surgery tests, doctors discovered that the heart valve he had replaced 16 years ago has begun to leak and fail. Because these valves are only designed to last a maximum of 15 years, his heart is currently under catastrophic strain.
The medical team determined that his heart was too weak to withstand gallbladder surgery, forcing an emergency medical transfer from our local emergency room to specialized facilities in Kyle, and ultimately Austin. Thanks to the incredible skill of his care team, they were able to safely perform the gallbladder surgery first to remove the immediate infection. Now, they are rapidly mapping out the plan for his emergency heart valve replacement.
How you can help
Choose how you want to give
Buy a Plate
Purchase a plate for yourself. Pick it up on the scheduled date and know that every dollar goes directly to the family.
Gift a Plate
Buy a plate in someone else's name — a beautiful way to honor a loved one while giving back to a family in need.
Donate Only
Can't make it to pickup? Your donation still makes a world of difference. No plate required — just your heart.
Why it matters
Surgery can't wait. Neither can their bills.
He is the sole income earner for his household. While he waits for heart valve surgery, there is no paycheck coming in — but the rent, utilities, and medical bills don't stop.
Every plate sold and every dollar donated goes directly to keeping this family's lights on and their heads above water until he can recover and get back on his feet.
Our donors
Hearts behind every gift
Sarah & Tom M.
$150
"Praying for your family every day."
Anonymous
$75
The Rivera Family
$200
"You've always been there for us."
Anonymous
$50
Coach Williams
$100
"Rooting for you always."
With Gratitude
Thank You to Our Supporters
This benefit wouldn't be possible without the generous hearts of those who stepped up to make it happen. We are deeply grateful for every contribution of time, talent, and resources.
Sponsor Name
Nonprofit Sponsor
"Thank you for your generous support and partnership in making this benefit possible."
Sponsor Name
Food Services & Catering
"Thank you for donating your time and talent to cook and serve our community."
There's still time to make a difference
Every plate purchased and every dollar donated goes directly to this family — helping them cover bills and medical costs while they wait for surgery. Your kindness will be felt for years to come.