If anyone knows me, I hate to ask for help. I’d rather work than have someone give me something. But unfortunately, my medical bills are getting out of control and the hospital suggested I do a fundraiser. So here I am. My name is John Garcia, father of 2 beautiful girls and I have stage 5 kidney failure. I’ve been on disability for almost 2 years now. I do dialysis 3 days a week. Because they say I make too much on disability, I do not qualify for the Medicaid I need, and I cannot afford the multiple procedures I need done to stay on the kidney list. I’ve had some friends help me, and I appreciated the help. It’s tough.