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Support Our Veteran: A Family's Call For Help

Support Our Veteran: A Family's Call For Help

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Nicole Shepard

Fundraising forNicole Shepard
Nicole Shepard

Nicole Shepard

Houston, Texas

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  • Asking for help is one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do. My husband is a disabled Army veteran whose military career was cut short after he suffered a severe back injury while serving our country. That injury didn’t just end his service—it completely changed the course of our lives. He now lives with chronic pain, ongoing medical complications, and physical limitations that require frequent treatment and daily assistance.

As his condition worsened, I made the difficult decision to leave my job so I could become his full-time caregiver. Overnight, we lost our second income and our sense of financial stability. We now rely solely on his VA disability benefits, which barely cover our rent and a few essential bills, leaving us struggling to meet even our most basic needs.

In hopes of giving him the best chance at improved treatment and quality of life, we recently relocated to Houston to access specialized medical care. The move placed an enormous financial burden on us, and during this difficult transition we lost our only vehicle. Without reliable transportation, something as simple as getting him to life-changing medical appointments has become a daily obstacle. Even grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, and running basic errands have become overwhelming challenges.

We are trying to raise enough money to purchase a dependable, modest vehicle so my husband can continue receiving the medical care he desperately needs while we work through the lengthy process of obtaining additional support from the VA. Any donations beyond that will help us cover everyday necessities such as food, utilities, medications, and other essential living expenses while we navigate this incredibly difficult chapter of our lives.

The injuries my husband sustained in service continue to impact every part of our lives—our health, our finances, our independence, and our future. We never imagined we would find ourselves in this position, but we remain hopeful. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps lift a little of the burden and brings us one step closer to stability. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness, compassion, and support. It means more to our little family than words can express.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TGWYCF6SNGME?ref_=wl_share

Fundraiser Updates (1)

September 20, 2026
Nicole Shepard
Nicole Shepard

Update: we no longer need a vehicle, however any help will be greatly appreciated for help with our monthly bills until we can get his VA rating up to 100%. And get him on his SSDI.

Allie Wagner

Allie Wagner

$200 • Recent donation

Allie Wagner

Allie Wagner

$200 • Top donation

Allie Wagner

Allie Wagner

$200 • First donation

Organizer

Nicole Shepard

Nicole Shepard is the organizer of this fundraiser

Support Our Veteran: A Family's Call For Help
Nicole Shepard

Nicole Shepard

Houston, Texas

Fundraising for

Nicole Shepard

Fundraising forNicole Shepard
Donation protected
👍 0% fee
  • Asking for help is one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do. My husband is a disabled Army veteran whose military career was cut short after he suffered a severe back injury while serving our country. That injury didn’t just end his service—it completely changed the course of our lives. He now lives with chronic pain, ongoing medical complications, and physical limitations that require frequent treatment and daily assistance.

As his condition worsened, I made the difficult decision to leave my job so I could become his full-time caregiver. Overnight, we lost our second income and our sense of financial stability. We now rely solely on his VA disability benefits, which barely cover our rent and a few essential bills, leaving us struggling to meet even our most basic needs.

In hopes of giving him the best chance at improved treatment and quality of life, we recently relocated to Houston to access specialized medical care. The move placed an enormous financial burden on us, and during this difficult transition we lost our only vehicle. Without reliable transportation, something as simple as getting him to life-changing medical appointments has become a daily obstacle. Even grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, and running basic errands have become overwhelming challenges.

We are trying to raise enough money to purchase a dependable, modest vehicle so my husband can continue receiving the medical care he desperately needs while we work through the lengthy process of obtaining additional support from the VA. Any donations beyond that will help us cover everyday necessities such as food, utilities, medications, and other essential living expenses while we navigate this incredibly difficult chapter of our lives.

The injuries my husband sustained in service continue to impact every part of our lives—our health, our finances, our independence, and our future. We never imagined we would find ourselves in this position, but we remain hopeful. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps lift a little of the burden and brings us one step closer to stability. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness, compassion, and support. It means more to our little family than words can express.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TGWYCF6SNGME?ref_=wl_share

Fundraiser Updates (1)

September 20, 2026
Nicole Shepard
Nicole Shepard

Update: we no longer need a vehicle, however any help will be greatly appreciated for help with our monthly bills until we can get his VA rating up to 100%. And get him on his SSDI.

Organizer

Nicole Shepard

Nicole Shepard is the organizer of this fundraiser

$200of $3,000 goal
1Donors
1Comments
7Shares
Allie Wagner

Allie Wagner

$200 • Recent donation

Allie Wagner

Allie Wagner

$200 • Top donation

Allie Wagner

Allie Wagner

$200 • First donation

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