MasonStrong Support Mason's Fight For His Life.

04/02/2026

WE REALLY NEED HELP WITH OUR TIRES AND AIR CONDITIONER. Im scared to drive on these tires and it's our only vehicle. It's getting hot out and we have no working air conditioner. It's not considered a necessity so our landlord said we need to pay to have it fixed. We just really really need help right now. Please if you're able to help us, it would mean everything. Our van is our only transportation and Mason has multiple appointments coming up soon that are 3 hours away and I don't know what we're going to do.

I’m writing this update with a very heavy and overwhelmed heart. Things have been incredibly difficult for Mason and our family, and right now we are truly struggling just to keep our heads above water.

Mason is now over a month out from surgery to repair his urethra, but unfortunately, he still has his suprapubic catheter. Doctors found a very narrow spot in his new urethra that is causing complications and preventing him from urinating normally. We are hoping and praying that within the next week they will be able to remove the catheter, but until then, Mason continues to struggle both physically and emotionally.

This has taken such a toll on him. Mason has been battling depression and declining mental health. After years of medical challenges, he just wants to feel like a normal teenager — and right now, he simply doesn’t. It’s heartbreaking to watch. We miss our happy, motivated, positive son so much.

Because of this, we’ve made the difficult but necessary decision to start Mason in counseling. We want to help him cope with everything he’s been through and help guide him as he transitions into adulthood. Mason also has autism, and his maturity level is closer to that of a 12-year-old. He struggles with decision-making, understanding consequences, and independence. He wants to finish school, learn to drive, and eventually work — but he still relies on us heavily for daily decisions and basic responsibilities.

Even his homebound schooling has been difficult. He only attends two days a week for two hours, and still struggles to complete even one assignment. We worry about his ability to live independently, and we are now seeking specialists, mentors, and social groups to help Mason adjust to adulthood at a pace that’s right for him.

On top of all of this, Mason is still waiting for his myoelectric hooks, and the delay has made things even harder. It feels like he’s losing motivation and becoming more dependent, which only adds to the stress and concern we already feel for his future.

Emotionally, physically, and financially — we are overwhelmed.

Mason’s SSI still has not restarted, leaving us with almost no income. My husband continues to search tirelessly for a job, and I work part-time from home so I can care for Mason and his medical needs. Despite our best efforts, we just cannot keep up anymore. Bills continue to pile up, and we’re falling further behind.

Right now, we’re also facing some urgent and scary needs:
- Our van tires are bald and showing wires. It’s honestly frightening to drive, but we have no choice. Replacing them will cost around $500 — money we simply don’t have.
- Our AC unit is still broken, and summer is quickly approaching. The cost to repair or replace it is several thousand dollars, which feels completely out of reach right now.
- Our regular monthly bills continue to pile up as we struggle just to afford groceries and basic necessities.

I hate admitting this, but I am exhausted and overwhelmed. I try to stay strong for Mason and my other children, but inside I feel like I’m drowning. I lie awake at night worrying about how we’re going to keep a roof over our heads, keep the lights on, and meet our children’s basic needs.

We continue to put our trust in the Lord and believe He has a plan for Mason and our family. We know we will come through this someday — but right now, we desperately need help getting there.

If we could just catch up on our bills and take care of these urgent needs — the tires, the AC, and basic expenses — we could finally stop falling behind every month and start getting ahead. We want nothing more than to stand on our own again, but we need help during this incredibly difficult season.

Please continue to pray for Mason’s healing, his mental health, and our family. We miss our happy boy and will do anything to help him get back to loving life again.

If you’re able to donate, share, or even just say a prayer, it would mean the world to us. Every single bit of help makes a difference right now.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing beside us during this incredibly hard time. ❤️

God bless,
Charde McMillan ❤️

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❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/5c7bf19b3

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03/29/2026

Urgent GoFundMe Update: Mason’s Struggles Continue — We Desperately Need Help

I’m writing this update with a very heavy and overwhelmed heart. Things have been incredibly difficult for Mason and our family, and right now we are truly struggling just to keep our heads above water.

Mason is now over a month out from surgery to repair his urethra, but unfortunately, he still has his suprapubic catheter. Doctors found a very narrow spot in his new urethra that is causing complications and preventing him from urinating normally. We are hoping and praying that within the next week they will be able to remove the catheter, but until then, Mason continues to struggle both physically and emotionally.

This has taken such a toll on him. Mason has been battling depression and declining mental health. After years of medical challenges, he just wants to feel like a normal teenager — and right now, he simply doesn’t. It’s heartbreaking to watch. We miss our happy, motivated, positive son so much.

Because of this, we’ve made the difficult but necessary decision to start Mason in counseling. We want to help him cope with everything he’s been through and help guide him as he transitions into adulthood. Mason also has autism, and his maturity level is closer to that of a 12-year-old. He struggles with decision-making, understanding consequences, and independence. He wants to finish school, learn to drive, and eventually work — but he still relies on us heavily for daily decisions and basic responsibilities.

Even his homebound schooling has been difficult. He only attends two days a week for two hours, and still struggles to complete even one assignment. We worry about his ability to live independently, and we are now seeking specialists, mentors, and social groups to help Mason adjust to adulthood at a pace that’s right for him.

On top of all of this, Mason is still waiting for his myoelectric hooks, and the delay has made things even harder. It feels like he’s losing motivation and becoming more dependent, which only adds to the stress and concern we already feel for his future.

Emotionally, physically, and financially — we are overwhelmed.

Mason’s SSI still has not restarted, leaving us with almost no income. My husband continues to search tirelessly for a job, and I work part-time from home so I can care for Mason and his medical needs. Despite our best efforts, we just cannot keep up anymore. Bills continue to pile up, and we’re falling further behind.

Right now, we’re also facing some urgent and scary needs:
- Our van tires are bald and showing wires. It’s honestly frightening to drive, but we have no choice. Replacing them will cost around $500 — money we simply don’t have.
- Our AC unit is still broken, and summer is quickly approaching. The cost to repair or replace it is several thousand dollars, which feels completely out of reach right now.
- Our regular monthly bills continue to pile up as we struggle just to afford groceries and basic necessities.

I hate admitting this, but I am exhausted and overwhelmed. I try to stay strong for Mason and my other children, but inside I feel like I’m drowning. I lie awake at night worrying about how we’re going to keep a roof over our heads, keep the lights on, and meet our children’s basic needs.

We continue to put our trust in the Lord and believe He has a plan for Mason and our family. We know we will come through this someday — but right now, we desperately need help getting there.

If we could just catch up on our bills and take care of these urgent needs — the tires, the AC, and basic expenses — we could finally stop falling behind every month and start getting ahead. We want nothing more than to stand on our own again, but we need help during this incredibly difficult season.

Please continue to pray for Mason’s healing, his mental health, and our family. We miss our happy boy and will do anything to help him get back to loving life again.

If you’re able to donate, share, or even just say a prayer, it would mean the world to us. Every single bit of help makes a difference right now.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing beside us during this incredibly hard time. ❤️

God bless,
Charde McMillan ❤️

❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/2c4f7b5b7

❤️PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com

❤️ CashApp: $chardizzle88

❤️Zelle/ Apple Pay: 304-207-4121

03/17/2026

Hey everyone,

We’re in a really difficult spot right now and I’m reaching out for help out of desperation at this point. 😞

Despite doing everything we can to stay on top of things, we’re now facing pending termination notices for three of our utilities — our water, gas, and electricity. Every dollar we had this month went toward keeping our rent paid and our car insurance active so we can still get to appointments and take care of responsibilities. We put what we could toward the other bills, but it just wasn’t enough to keep them on.

I’m honestly scared of what will happen if the utilities are shut off. Not only would we lose essential services, but the fees to have them turned back on would put us even further behind. I’ve been working as hard as I possibly can and constantly checking with SSI to try to get his review approved so that income can finally start coming in. I’ve also been waiting for over a year to be approved and paid to be Mason’s caretaker, and we still haven’t received any update on that yet.

It’s been incredibly stressful and discouraging to fall behind like this after trying so hard to keep everything afloat. I hate having to ask, but right now we really need help.

If you’re able to donate, pay the bills directly, or even share our GoFundMe, it would truly mean the world to our family and help us keep our utilities on during this difficult time. Thank you so much for reading and for any support you can give. We are deeply grateful.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

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03/15/2026

Our family has been through so much lately, and I’m coming to you today with a very heavy, humbled heart to ask for help. This is not easy for me to write, but right now we truly don’t know where else to turn.

Mason is still healing from his recent surgery. We are incredibly grateful that he is making progress, but the road has not been easy. We had some very scary moments when his stitches broke and he experienced uncontrolled bleeding. Those days were terrifying for all of us. Thankfully things have started to stabilize, but we are still walking through a lot of uncertainty.

On the 12th, Mason saw his urologist and had a scan done of his urinary system. The results were somewhat encouraging, but the doctor did find a very narrow spot in his urethra that is causing concern. Because of this, Mason will have to continue living with a suprapubic catheter for now while doctors determine whether his urethra will function properly or if he will need yet another surgery. We are praying harder than ever that he will not have to face another operation right now.

The last few months have been incredibly hard on our family financially. Between Mason’s surgery, hospital stays, and the many medical appointments he has had, we have taken a devastating financial hit. Charde has had to miss a significant amount of work in order to care for Mason and get him to the appointments he cannot miss. At the same time, we are still waiting for Mason’s SSI review to be completed so his payments can start again. Until that happens, we barely have any income coming in at all.

Our monthly bills are over $2,000, and right now we simply cannot keep up. I’m terrified of falling behind and losing our utilities while we are just trying to keep Mason’s medical care going. Every single day I pray that God will carry us through this storm the same way He has carried us through so many others.

Emotionally, this has been incredibly hard on Mason as well. He is still waiting for his myoelectric hooks to be finished. Once he receives them, he will finally be able to begin vocational rehabilitation and start learning the skills he needs to eventually find a job that works for him. More than anything, Mason just wants the chance to move forward with his life and live as normally as possible.

His medical journey has already taken years of his life, and unfortunately we know there are still more surgeries, therapies, and treatments ahead of us.

Right now we are also facing another serious problem. The tires on our van are worn so badly that the metal is starting to show through. We simply do not have the money to replace them, and it honestly terrifies me every time we get on the road. Many of Mason’s upcoming medical appointments are two to three hours away, and I constantly worry about something happening while we are traveling.

I try every day to stay strong for my family and keep everything together, but if I’m being honest, some days I feel completely overwhelmed and defeated. We are trying so hard to rebuild any kind of financial stability, but it feels like every time we start to catch our breath, something else happens that drains what little we have left.

Asking for help is incredibly hard for us. We never imagined being in this position, but right now we truly have no other choice.

Mason also dreams of becoming more independent one day and hopes to eventually learn how to drive. In order for that to happen, he will need adaptive driving equipment for a vehicle that costs over $5,000, and unfortunately insurance does not cover any of it. So many of the things that would improve Mason’s quality of life are considered “not medically necessary,” which means the full cost falls on us.

Our greatest hope is simply to help Mason transition into adulthood and give him the chance to thrive despite everything he has been through. He dreams of going to college someday and possibly even entering the medical field, so he can help others who are facing life-changing illnesses the way he has.

If you feel led to donate, no matter how small the amount may seem, it would mean more to our family than words could ever express. And if you are not able to donate, we completely understand — we simply ask that you please continue to pray for Mason and for our family during this incredibly difficult time.

Your prayers, kindness, and support truly help carry us through the days when the weight of everything feels unbearable.

Please also keep me in your prayers, especially for my mental health as I try to navigate this season and hold our family together.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the love, support, and prayers you have already shown our family. We will continue to share updates on Mason’s journey as things move forward. For now, we are just taking life one day at a time.

God bless you all. ❤️
The McMillan Family ❤️

❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/f5016811f

❤️PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com

❤️Zelle/ Apple Cash: 304-207-4121

03/07/2026

Our family has been through so much lately, and I’m reaching out with a very heavy and humble heart to ask for help.

Mason’s healing from his recent surgery is thankfully coming along, but it hasn’t been an easy road. We had a few scary setbacks with stitches breaking and some uncontrolled bleeding, but things have finally started to stabilize. Mason will return to see his urologist on the 12th, where they will also perform a VCUG scan to make sure his urinary system is working correctly and that his urine is no longer backing up into his body. We are praying so hard for good results.

Between the surgery, hospital stays, and the many appointments Mason has had recently, our family has taken a huge financial hit. Charde has had to miss a lot of work to care for Mason and get him to his appointments, and right now we are still waiting for Mason’s SSI review to be completed so his payments can start again. At this moment, we barely have any income coming in and it has put us in an incredibly stressful situation.

Our monthly bills are over $2,000 and we simply cannot keep up this month. We are terrified of falling behind and potentially losing utilities while we try to keep Mason’s medical care going. I pray every single day that God will guide us through this difficult time like He has before.

On top of everything, Mason has really been struggling mentally as he waits for his myoelectric hooks to be finished. Once he receives them, he will finally be able to begin vocational rehabilitation and start learning skills that will help him find a job suited for him. More than anything, Mason just wants the chance to live a normal life and move forward like everyone else.

His medical journey has taken years, and unfortunately we still have more surgeries, therapies, and treatments ahead. Right now we’re also facing another serious concern — the tires on our van are worn so badly that the metal is starting to show. We simply do not have the extra money to replace them, and it terrifies me every time we get on the road. Many of Mason’s upcoming appointments are 2–3 hours away, and I worry constantly about the risk of something happening while we travel.

I try every day to hold everything together for our family, but some days I feel completely defeated. We are trying so hard to rebuild our financial stability, but something always seems to happen that drains what little we have left. Asking for help is incredibly difficult for us. We just want to get back to a normal life, but right now we truly have no other choice.

Mason is also hoping to start driving one day and gain more independence, but he will need adaptive equipment for the car that will cost over $5,000 and unfortunately it is not covered by insurance. So many of the things that could improve Mason’s quality of life are considered “not medically necessary,” which means they come entirely out of our pockets.

Our greatest hope is to help Mason transition into adulthood and give him the opportunity to thrive. He dreams of going to college someday and possibly entering the medical field after everything he’s been through, so he can help others facing life-changing illnesses.

If you are able to donate in any way, no matter how small, it would mean more to our family than words could ever express. And if you can’t donate, we ask that you please continue to pray for Mason and for our family during this incredibly difficult time. Your prayers, support, and kindness truly help carry us through.

Please also keep me in your prayers as well, especially for my mental health as we try to navigate this season and find our way back to stability.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued love, support, and prayers. We will continue to update everyone on Mason’s journey as things move forward. For now, we are just taking things one day at a time.

God bless you all. ❤️

The McMillan Family ❤️

❤️GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/9add2d921

❤️PayPal: themomster88@gmail.com

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Hi, my name is Charde McMillan, and I’m fundraising for my son Maso… Charde McMillan needs your support for Help Mason recover after 4 amputations from sepsis

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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