Hi, I’m Evan,

Over the past year and a half, my family and I have faced some significant challenges surrounding my health. After years of being active in ministry, real estate, and raising our four children alongside my wife, I found myself struggling with a medical condition known as Hyperadrenergic Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (Hyper-POTS), a form of dysautonomia that affects the autonomic nervous system.

This condition has dramatically changed our everyday lives. Things I once took for granted, such as standing for extended periods, being outside in the Oklahoma heat, working a full day, or simply enjoying activities with my children, have become increasingly difficult. My condition has also significantly affected my ability to work and provide financially for our family in the ways I once could. As we continued searching for answers and pursuing medical treatment, we discovered another major challenge: mold contamination within our home’s HVAC system and ductwork.

With my already compromised health and sensitivity to heat, this created an incredibly difficult situation for our family. We were facing the overwhelming expense of replacing our heating and cooling system and addressing the contaminated ductwork, all while navigating ongoing medical expenses, specialized treatment, and a significant reduction in our household income. As a husband and father of four, there is something especially difficult about wanting to protect and provide for your family while facing circumstances that are largely outside your control. There were moments when the financial and emotional weight of everything felt overwhelming.

Then KW Cares stepped in.

Receiving this grant was like having someone reach out a hand when we needed it most. It relieved an enormous financial burden and gave our family something we desperately needed: room to breathe. I have always appreciated the culture of Keller Williams and the emphasis on family, generosity, and taking care of one another. But experiencing that culture firsthand, during a time when my own family needed help, has given those values an entirely new meaning.

KW Cares didn’t simply help us replace an HVAC system. They helped restore a sense of safety, stability, and hope to our home. Although the KW Cares grant was specifically designated for our HVAC replacement, the financial relief it provided has made an enormous difference in our ability to continue pursuing medical treatment without the additional burden of paying for such an expensive home repair.

Perhaps most importantly, this grant has given our family something that cannot be measured in dollars: hope. When you experience a prolonged medical crisis, it can begin to feel as though life is moving forward for everyone else while your own world has come to a standstill.

I recognize that this grant represents more than an organization writing a check. It represents the generosity and compassion of people throughout the Keller Williams family who have chosen to give so that others can receive help during their most difficult seasons. Many of these individuals will never meet my family. They may never know our children’s names or fully understand the challenges we have faced. Yet they have made a very real and lasting difference in our lives. That is something I will never forget.

To everyone who has contributed to KW Cares, please know that your generosity truly changes lives. 

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. You didn’t just help repair our home. You helped our family move forward during a season when we desperately needed hope. We will never forget your generosity, and we look forward to the day when we can extend that same kindness to others.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Evan and Family

How You Can Help

At KW Cares, we don’t just provide grants for medical expenses or disaster relief. If you need help with home modifications related to a disability or assistive devices, please contact us. We’re waiting for your grant application.

If Evan’s story has inspired you, you can help other members of the KW Family by donating or enrolling in set-it-and-forget-it giving in Command.