Help Hope Live for Xavier Baker

I never imagined I’d be writing something like this, but life has a way of throwing curveballs you can’t prepare for.

Recently, I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), a chronic and unpredictable disease that affects the central nervous system. In simple terms, my immune system is attacking my body — and my body is fighting back, every single day.

Some days, I wake up feeling almost normal. Other days, I struggle to walk, focus, or even hold a conversation without fatigue crashing over me like a wave. The hardest part isn’t just the physical toll — it’s the uncertainty. I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, and that fear is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

This diagnosis has changed everything. It’s made everyday tasks more difficult, affected my ability to work consistently, and forced me to navigate a medical system that is overwhelming, expensive, and not built for people in crisis.

I’m reaching out because I need help. I’ve started this fundraiser with a goal of raising $5,500 to cover essential costs related to my treatment and daily living — things like medication, doctor visits, mobility aids, and keeping a roof over my head while I regain some stability.

Asking for help is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. But MS has taught me that strength isn’t always about powering through — sometimes it’s about having the courage to lean on others.

If you’re able to give, please know that every donation, no matter the amount, brings me closer to a more manageable life. And if you’re not in a place to give, sharing this campaign means the world to me too.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Thank you for caring. And thank you — truly — for helping me hold onto hope.

With gratitude and love,