MasonStrong Support Mason's Fight For His Life., Charleston, WV (2026)

02/22/2026

Hey everyone,

We don’t usually like to ask for help like this, but right now we truly have no other option.

I am beyond exhausted being Mason’s main caretaker. I am not getting good sleep because of my anxiety and stress levels and I just feel absolutely exhausted day after day. I'm not just Mason's mom, I have three other kids relying on me too. My husband picks up my slack most days, but I'm the one who knows all of Mason's meds and schedules his appointments and the main person when it comes to Mason's care. That is because I was the one with Mason 24/7 in the hospital while my husband cared for our other children. I studied Mason's disease and all the correct medical terminology involved with it both inside and out everyday he was hospitalized and still continue to do so. It has made doctors appointments and handling his insurance and what not alot easier for me. When Mason was in the hospital we never imagined the level of care needed for a quadrilateral amputee son. It is absolutely a full-time, around-the-clock responsibility filled with appointments, surgeries, travel, therapies, and the everyday care he needs just to get through the day. I would do it all a thousand times over for him — but the weight of everything has caught up to us.

It feels like life keeps throwing hurdle after hurdle our way, and we never get a chance to get ahead. Things will go well for a little while, and then something else happens. Right now, Mason’s SSI is under review, and we’re not receiving payments during that process. We rely on that money, along with income from my job, to pay our bills. But I’ve missed so much work caring for Mason that my income has dropped to almost nothing, and I’m now on the verge of losing my job completely.

I’m still waiting — after a year and a half — to be approved and paid to stay home as Mason’s caretaker so I don’t have to keep risking my job every time he has an appointment, surgery, or needs extra care. Until that happens, we’re stuck in this constant cycle of falling behind.

We hate having to rely on support and donations when life gets hard, but we are at the point where we are running out of options. We are starting to fall seriously behind on bills. The stress is overwhelming — it literally makes me physically ill — and it makes it even harder to care for Mason, our other three children, and to keep our household together as a mom and wife.

Every dollar donated recently has gone directly toward Mason’s care — his myoelectric hooks, travel for appointments and surgeries, and the many things he needs to live day to day. Our bank accounts are empty, and the bills keep piling up. We just can’t catch up.

I pray every night that God will carry us through these hard times. Our faith is what keeps us moving forward through every storm we face.

Please continue to pray for Mason and our family. And if you’re able, please consider donating. Every single penny helps keep our family afloat, helps us keep the lights on, and makes sure Mason can get to the appointments — sometimes hours away — that he needs to survive and thrive.

We can never put into words how grateful we are for the love and support you’ve shown our family over the years. We truly would not have made it this far without you. Thank you for standing with us, for praying for us, and for helping us keep going.

God bless,
Charde McMillan ❤️

❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/1f51d4fc4

❤️ PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com

❤️Apple Cash/Zelle: 304-207-4121

02/18/2026

We wanted to share an update on Mason after his surgery last week. He had a procedure to repair his urethra and place a skin graft, and while he is doing mostly okay, recovery has been incredibly hard on him. The graft was taken from inside his lower lip, which has been very painful, and he currently has two catheters that we’re caring for around the clock. Those won’t be removed for another three weeks.

A few days after surgery, Mason had complications with bleeding that sent us back to the hospital for a couple of nights. It was scary and exhausting for all of us, and this entire process has taken a huge toll mentally, physically, and financially.

We’ve had to miss multiple days of work to care for him, and every single donation recently has gone straight toward his myoelectric hooks, surgery costs, and aftercare. We are struggling to keep up with our bills, and Charde is on the verge of losing her job because of the amount of time she’s had to miss while caring for Mason. His SSI payments are still on hold pending review, and right now our income is almost nonexistent.

Since Mason first got sick, we’ve been trying so hard to catch up financially and find some sense of stability again. But the reality is that his condition requires constant care and frequent doctor visits, and we are terrified of falling so far behind that we won’t be able to recover.

We hate having to ask again, and we know it’s been a while, but we truly need help right now. We are getting closer to being stable, but we’re not there yet, and this moment is critical for our family.

We’ll continue sharing updates as Mason heals and as we move forward with getting his myoelectric hooks. Please keep him in your prayers. If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing this page. Your support means everything to us and is helping keep our family afloat during the hardest time of our lives.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/fcd026eee

❤️ CashApp: $chardizzle88

❤️PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com

❤️Apple Cash/ Zelle: 304-207-4121

02/07/2026

We wanted to share an update on Mason and say thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has donated and supported him. Because of your generosity, his myoelectric hooks are now officially in the works. The process to have him casted and the hooks made unfortunately takes several months, and the total cost is nearly $14,000. Our finances have been very tight, and we’re doing our best to stay afloat and keep up with bills.

Mason also has another major hurdle ahead. On February 11, he will undergo a 7–8 hour surgery to repair his urethra and place a skin graft so he can urinate normally again. He will need a short hospital stay afterward. This surgery adds more financial strain on our family, as I (his mom) will need to take time off work to be with him, and my husband will need to stay home with the other kids. Missing work means smaller paychecks, and it’s been very hard on us financially.

On top of that, Mason accidentally broke our downstairs toilet with his wheelchair, and we now need help replacing it. We’ve also been dealing with one ice storm after another, plus snowstorms that have kept us cooped up for weeks and the kids home from school, which has made things even more difficult.

We still need support as we move forward with Mason’s upcoming surgeries, therapies, and day-to-day needs. He is doing well overall, but adjusting to adulthood has been challenging. Things are harder for him not only because he does not have hands or feet, but also because his autism affects his social interactions, emotional regulation, and maturity level. He stays positive most days, but there are times when it all becomes overwhelming and he breaks down. We do have him in counseling and working with a social mentor to help him navigate these changes.

We humbly ask for continued prayers for Mason and our family, and if you are able, continued support through donations. We cannot thank you enough for the love and kindness you’ve shown. We count our blessings every day and continue to trust God to carry us through the toughest moments.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

❤️GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/c32eea7e1

❤️CashApp: $chardizzle88

❤️ PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com

❤️ Apple Cash/ Zelle: 304-207-4121

01/26/2026

Hi everyone,

I wish this update had better news, but I want to be honest about where things are right now. We’re still trying to raise a little over $6,000 so we can get Mason his new myoelectric hooks, which are essential for him to move forward with the Division of Rehabilitation and begin learning how to enter the workforce.

On top of everything else, we are currently snowed and iced in here in Charleston, WV. We put salt on our 53 steps, but it did absolutely nothing. My husband tried to shovel, but the shovel actually broke, and the stairs are so icy that it’s unsafe to go down them. For now, we’re just stuck.

Because of the amount of ice and snow we’ve had over the past three days, Mason’s surgery to repair his urethra and place additional skin grafting has been rescheduled again. The constant delays are exhausting and heartbreaking. Everything feels like a mess right now, and it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed.

We are struggling to get by while also trying to raise enough money to get Mason the prosthetics he needs. His autism delays many things for him, especially when it comes to emotional and social maturity, and that makes this transition into adulthood incredibly challenging—for him and for us as a family. We’re doing everything we can to navigate this road together, but some days are really, really hard.

We are asking, humbly, for any help you can give—whether that’s a donation, sharing this fundraiser, or simply keeping Mason and our family in your prayers. Every bit of support means more to us than we can put into words.

Thank you for standing with us during one of the hardest seasons of our lives. 💙

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/3fc2f5143

❤️ CashApp: $chardizzle88

❤️ PayPal: themomster88@gmaIl.com

❤️ Zelle/ Apple Cash: 304-207-4121
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01/11/2026

Hey everyone!

We wanted to share an update on Mason and where we’re at right now.

The good news first: Mason has received his new leg prosthetics, and he is doing so well with them. Watching him adapt and push forward has been such a blessing and a reminder of how strong and determined he truly is. We are incredibly proud of him.

However, we are still waiting on his new myoelectric hooks, and this part of the journey has been heartbreaking and exhausting. We were originally told that if we could put $2,500 down, the company would finance the remainder of the cost. Now, because Mason is 18 and considered an adult, they are saying they may no longer help with financing, as their support typically only goes up to age 17.

Mason is discouraged. He has been anxiously waiting for these hooks so he can finally learn to drive, start looking into college, and explore job opportunities. These hooks represent independence and a future he’s been working so hard toward. Without help, the total cost is well into the $12,000 range, which is completely out of our realm of possibility.

We have tried everything we can think of — different prosthetic companies, organizations, and vocational rehabilitation — and so far, we’ve hit dead end after dead end.

On top of this, our family is struggling financially. I, Charde, am still not back to work after my surgery. I am not currently being paid by the state as Mason’s caretaker, and Mason’s SSI is still on hold pending review. Because of all of this, our finances are honestly in shambles. This year has started off incredibly hard, and it feels like we are constantly trying to catch our breath before another hurdle appears.

We are doing our best to stay optimistic and to lean on God, trusting that He will guide us through these hard times. But right now, we truly need help. Donations will help us stay afloat while we continue fighting for Mason to get the prosthetics he needs and while we work to stabilize our family financially.

We want so badly for this to be the year where things finally start falling into place — where we can be financially comfortable again and share our journey without having to set aside our pride and ask for help. But desperate times call for faith, and so we are turning to God and to our friends, family, and community who have supported us when we’ve had nowhere else to turn.

We don’t want to fail Mason or our other kids. We are trying with everything we have, even though not every struggle we face is shared publicly. Ever since Mason got sick — and then my own health took a turn — it has felt like one challenge after another, and we can’t ever quite get caught up before the next one hits.

Please continue to pray for Mason and our family. Prayers truly move mountains, and right now it feels like we are carrying one as we take things day by day.

We hope everyone is doing well, and we wish you all a Happy New Year. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for standing with us. 💙

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/8df94a7ed

❤️PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com

❤️ CashApp: $chardizzle88

❤️Apple Cash/ Zelle: 304-207-4121

01/02/2026

Dear Friends and Community,

Happy New Year! I hope this update finds you in good health and spirits. I’m reaching out today with a heavy heart during what has been one of the most challenging periods for our family. As some of you may know, I recently underwent surgery and am currently in the midst of a slow and painful recovery process. Unfortunately, this means I am unable to return to work for the next few weeks.

Adding to our difficulties, Mason’s SSI payments have been temporarily suspended pending a review. This unforeseen delay has left us without any income, at a time when our financial obligations continue to mount. We find ourselves facing not only the physical and emotional toll of my recovery and Mason's daily needs, but also the deep stress of financial insecurity.

Our bills have started to pile up, and most pressingly, we are unable to meet our upcoming rent payment of $750.
The thought of potentially losing our house and having our utilities cut off is overwhelming and quite frankly, terrifying. In this moment of dire need, we turn to you, our community, for support.

We are asking for your help—any assistance you can provide would be a beacon of hope for us. Whether it’s a small financial contribution or sharing our story within your network, every bit of support counts and brings us closer to maintaining our home during these trying times.

Your help not only aids us financially but also lifts our spirits, knowing we are not alone in this fight.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for taking the time to read this update. We are endlessly grateful for your kindness and generosity during this period of immense personal struggle. Please continue to pray for Mason and our family and we promise to keep you informed as we navigate through recovery and towards a more stable future.

With all our gratitude,
Charde McMillan ❤️

❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/e7de54e11

❤️PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com

❤️ CashApp: $chardizzle88

❤️Apple Cash/ Zelle: 304-207-4122

01/01/2026

Dear Friends and Community,

Happy New Year! I hope this update finds you in good health and spirits. I’m reaching out today with a heavy heart during what has been one of the most challenging periods for our family. As some of you may know, I recently underwent surgery and am currently in the midst of a slow and painful recovery process. Unfortunately, this means I am unable to return to work for the next few weeks.

Adding to our difficulties, Mason’s SSI payments have been temporarily suspended pending a review. This unforeseen delay has left us without any income, at a time when our financial obligations continue to mount. We find ourselves facing not only the physical and emotional toll of my recovery and Mason's daily needs, but also the deep stress of financial insecurity.

Our bills have started to pile up, and most pressingly, we are unable to meet our upcoming rent payment of $750.
The thought of potentially losing our house and having our utilities cut off is overwhelming and quite frankly, terrifying. In this moment of dire need, we turn to you, our community, for support.

We are asking for your help—any assistance you can provide would be a beacon of hope for us. Whether it’s a small financial contribution or sharing our story within your network, every bit of support counts and brings us closer to maintaining our home during these trying times.

Your help not only aids us financially but also lifts our spirits, knowing we are not alone in this fight.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for taking the time to read this update. We are endlessly grateful for your kindness and generosity during this period of immense personal struggle. Please continue to pray for Mason and our family and we promise to keep you informed as we navigate through recovery and towards a more stable future.

With all our gratitude,
Charde McMillan ❤️

❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/6d66ec2d8

❤️ PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com

❤️ CashApp: $chardizzle88

❤️Apple Cash/Zelle: 304-207-4121

12/27/2025

Hey everyone, it's Charde. Merry Christmas!!
I'm really sorry I haven't updated everyone in a few weeks. My surgery was on December 15 and I'm still trying to recover. It's taken a huge toll on my body and recovery has been really hard for me. I still have a few weeks of recovery left. The pain I experienced after surgery and still has been the worst pain from any surgery I've ever had. It's a daily struggle for me right now. I'm exhausted and just feel absolutely horrible every day so far. My husband is holding the household down as best as he can but things are starting to get behind on us. I still have awhile before I can return to working and I'm scared bills are going to start piling up to the point that we won't be able to catch up. Mason has been struggling some with his mental health as he tries to understand and undertake more responsibility now that he's 18. His maturity is very behind due to his autism and things are really hard on him. He's just not mentally ready yet for driving or working and that has him feeling down some days. It's hard to watch him go through this but he just needs more time with us and learning how to be more independent. His urethra reconstruction surgery and skin grafting was scheduled for the same day as my surgery but my surgery was ruled more of an emergency so his surgery has been moved to January 26. It's a very extensive surgery, requiring 7-8 hours of surgery and a lengthy recovery time. He will also need to spend a day or two in hospital afterwards. This is the next step in his journey to being healthy again. He's excited but nervous of course. Please just continue to pray for us right now. Things are hard on us right now. Both financially and mentally as we face each challenge with Mason head on. Pray for his strength and mine. We could really use some help during all of this so we don't start drowning in bills again now that we've finally caught up some. Pray for Mason's mental health and help in understanding that things he wants will come in God's time. We hope everyone had a great Christmas. I know we did! If you're able help us out right now, it would mean the world to me as a mother to not have the added stress as I try to focus on my rest and recovery.

God bless,
Charde McMillan ❤️

❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/0d2a53f24

❤️Paypal: themomster88@gmail.com

❤️ CashApp: $chardizzle88

12/14/2025

Hey everyone, it's Charde! Tomorrow is my big surgery (hysterectomy) and I'm honestly a bit nervous. I had my last surgery at this hospital to remove one of my ovaries and didn't have the best experience really. This time is a longer surgery (2-3 hours), and will also require an overnight stay. It will be a total hysterectomy and we have high hopes this will fix a majority of my ongoing health problems. I'm definitely ready to get this over with and hopefully start feeling better soon after.
This will have me out of of work for 3-6 weeks and my husband will be doing his best to hold down the fort while I recover. This house needs me to run smoothly. 😂
It is putting a huge damper on our finances though. We rely on my paycheck to survive and also Mason's SSI to pay our rent. Both of which aren't coming in right now due to me being out of work for surgery and Mason's SSI is on hold due to a review since he turned 18. We could definitely use some help during this time and we are praying that God will bring us through yet another storm. Please pray my surgery goes perfectly and my pain is controlled well. I'm praying for a smooth operation and a quick recovery so I can get back to life. Thank you to everyone who has donated and bought Christmas presents for the kids this year. They are going to have a wonderful Christmas and we couldn't have done it without everyone. We are so grateful and can't wait to see their happy faces on Christmas morning. Please continue to pray for us, share our GoFundMe, or donate if you're able. I'll update everyone sometime tomorrow evening about how my surgery went and everything.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/348d69def

❤️PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com

❤️ CashApp: $chardizzle88

❤️Zelle/ Apple Cash: 304-207-4121

Charde McMillan

12/07/2025

Hey everyone! Thank you to everyone who has helped by purchasing gifts off the kids wishlists and donating towards our bills. We are so grateful!
We can't wait to see the kids faces Christmas morning. I'll still be recovering, but I pray I'm feeling alot better by then to enjoy the day! I have my hysterectomy surgery on the 15th and recovery will take a few weeks at least. We are praying and hoping that this surgery improves my other health issues and I can get back to feeling myself again! I've felt so weak and tired for so long, I can't even remember what normal feels like! I'm looking forward to being able to go back to work and have a steady income again. Also want to get the kids out more. They love going to the state forest and hiking! We've missed out on a lot this year because of my health issues and this has been a long awaited surgery.
We still need support right now and to get through the next month or so of recovery for me. I make our only income besides Mason's SSI, which is currently under review. Again. Hopefully things will be fixed with his SSI sooner rather than later too. Please continue to pray for Mason and our family and please pray for a smooth surgery and recovery for me. I'm pretty nervous this time around. Please help support us by donating if you're able. We hope everyone has a great Sunday!

God bless,
Charde McMillan ❤️

🎄GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/733f879b2

🎄 CashApp: $chardizzle88

🎄Apple Cash/ Zelle: 3042074121

11/29/2025

Hey everyone... It's Charde.
I woke up this morning and realized I'm so tired. I'm tired of struggling. I'm tired of being in bad health. I'm tired of being burnt out and still having to drag on. I'm tired of life throwing us curve ball after curve ball. I'm tired of having to ask for help. I'm tired of everyday being so stressful and mentally draining. I'm tired of never getting ahead in life and constantly trying so hard to just get through the day. I'm tired. Period.
We rely on Mason's SSI payments right now to pay our rent. I work from home but only bring home $1300 after taxes AT BEST. We received a letter in the mail yesterday telling us they have to do a review on Mason's disability. Because of that, I didn't get the SSI payment this month and have NO WAY of paying my rent. It took us so long to even get the disability started and because Mason turned 18, we now have to go back through everything. His review appt is on December 9th and we have to go back through all the paperwork, doctors visits and everything to have disability approved again. It's absolutely defeating.
I'm already out of work for a few weeks due to my health and upcoming hysterectomy on December 15th. That has already put a huge stress on our finances and now we have zero income. At least until I'm able to go back to work and Mason's disability starts back up. Who knows how long it will take them this time. We pray it's quick and we don't go through all the stress we originally went through to even get it started.
What a great time for all this to be happening to us. Right before Christmas and at a time when our finances are already struggling. I don't what we're going to do once again. Every time things start going well for us, something pops up and ruins it all.
My health has been bad for awhile due to severe anemia. My doctor's are getting me the hysterectomy done as quick as they can in hopes of solving the anemia. It can't come soon enough. I've been absolutely miserable and it's been a daily struggle for me. Ebedy night I pray to God for relief and for strength to get through another day. I pray so hard. I just want things to go right for us ONE TIME. That's all I want. To be financially comfortable finally and things running smoothly for us is my daily prayer. I know in time it will happen but it's just been so hard on us.
We need help with our rent. Hopefully just this month. I don't want to get behind and who knows how long my recovery will take before I'm back to work or how long Mason's disability review will take. It's $750 a month and our landlord is very strict about having it on time between December 1st and 5th. If anyone is in a position to help at all, I'm begging for help. It's pathetic but I don't know what else to do or where to turn now. Please continue to pray for Mason and our family. Please pray for my health and my strength. Pray for Mason and his mental health as he has struggles with depression as well lately. Pray that his myoelectric hooks will be ready soon so he can finally move on in life and school. We just need all the prayers we can get.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4f6a5b64b

❤️ CashApp: $chardizzle88

❤️PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com

❤️Apple Cash/ Zelle: 304-207-4121

11/24/2025

Sitting here paying off the last our bills that are due and I can’t help but think about how much Mason has been through… and how much he and our kids deserve every bit of joy this Christmas. Our bills are caught up but it's left us with nothing to be able to get the kids anything for Christmas. On top of everything else, I, Charde, will be having an emergency hysterectomy on December 15. I am becoming very anemic and the decision has been made to just do a hysterectomy to solve the anemia problem. Not what I expected right before Christmas and it's going to really hurt our financial situation as well. I won't be able to work for a few weeks and it's put a huge stress on us once again. I just pray that we'll be able to survice financially while also providing a somewhat good Christmas for the kids.

The disease didn’t just take Mason's hands and feet, his strength, or his childhood and teenage moments — it took our financial stability, too. And that part rarely gets talked about.

For years, we were blessed with help during the holidays. It lifted such a huge weight off our shoulders while Mason was fighting for his life and recovering. But this year… We are doing it alone. No programs, no support, just us trying to figure out how to give him and our kids even a piece of the magic they deserve.

Seeing their little wishlists hurts my heart because they ask for so little, knowing how much we’ve struggled. They never complain, never ask for too much — even after everything Mason and our family has been put through.

We honestly hate asking for help, but this year we're swallowing our pride for them. We just want to give Mason and the kids a Christmas that reminds them of the miracle Mason is… a Christmas that feels light, joyful, and full of love instead of stress.

Mason's laptop broke this morning after two years of daily use. The screen literally snapped off. It's his only outlet and his only connection with the outside world and his friends. It's everything to him. He's a gamer, yes, but it means alot more to him than just games. All of his friends are online friends due to him being pretty much homebound for the past 3 years. He has no other way of connecting with anyone. He's pretty devastated. With him not having hands, he does tend to be rougher on things than the average person, but he tries his hardest to take care of his things as best as he can. All he wants for Christmas is a new laptop to be able to continue to do what he loves. Gaming and talking to his only friends. I know it's a big ask but it's just something we aren't able to afford for him and it hurts my heart to see him so upset.

If you feel led to help make their wishlists come true:
Lucy's Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LTBZFKRB2VL4?ref_=wl_share

Mason's Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3I42J56JCCMS3?ref_=wl_share

Leland's Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1E11AEG0VXBUC?ref_=wl_share

Juliet's Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/23041380SX8FU?ref_=wl_share

CashApp: $chardizzle88
PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com
Apple Cash/Zelle: 304-207-4121

Even a share or a prayer means more than you know. Thank you for loving Mason and our kids the way you do. It means the absolute world to us.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

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