Summary: For Nicholas Price (living near Tyler, TX) a small skin infection has turned into a fight for his life. He contracted a bacterial infection called cutaneous sporotrichosis, from soil or hay, which has spread throughout his body. His most recent surgery was unsuccessful and is in urgent need for basic necessities, including food.
Our team personally verified this need with local clergy.
It started with an ordinary scratch.
Nick’s condition (“cutaneous sporotrichosis”) is very rare, with only 1-2 cases per million people in the US.
What began as a small, painless red bump soon turned into a series of ulcerated sores that crept up his arm in a line that never healed. Over the following weeks the infection worsened and the ulcers became chronic and new sores began to appear.
As the disease progressed, Nick experienced joint pain and swelling, and he began to struggle with a persistent cough and chest discomfort, signs that the infection had spread beyond his skin to his lungs and his bones. The relentless sores, pain, and systemic symptoms left Nick exhausted and unable to work, as the disease continued to erode his health.
Unsuccessful Surgery
Doctors attempted to remove dead and infected tissue on his neck however not all of it was removed and his wound was reopened.
The Financial Burden
[One life-saving drug costs Nick over $800/mo.]
Nick hasn’t been able to work for some time and his wife’s retail job cannot fully cover their living expenses and they have been struggling to make ends meet for years.
Every month it is a question if they will be able to afford lifesaving drugs that will keep Nick alive. They have been denied disability and often resort to local food pantries for meals.
Nick and his wife have already sold practically everything they own including both of their cars to pay for necessities.
How You Can Help
MONTHLY COSTS
- Medicine Costs: $2100
- Groceries: $700
- Gas: $500
Nick makes frequent trips to a hospital 85 miles from his home.
USED MOBILITY SCOOTER & LIFT – $2000
Nick has not been able to leave his home aside from necessary medical appointments and having a mobility scooter can change his life. He’d love nothing more than the ability to set foot in his local Orthodox Church, and this mobility scooter would make it possible.
TOTAL: $15,200.00 (4 Months)