Hi, my name is Xavier Cade Slaughter. I’m 19 years old, and I’ve worked hard every day since I was 16 to save up for a car and a future of independence. I’ve never stopped grinding toward my goals—but now, I’m facing something I never expected: over $20,000 in emergency dental bills that could change my life forever.
Right now, I need six root canals and crowns to save my teeth. Insurance has already covered what they can for the year, and I’m left with the rest. I’ve managed to save $10,000 of my own money, but that’s everything I had—my savings, my hard work, my future car fund. Even now, I can’t afford a junk car, and I’m relying on my parents’ vehicle just to get to work.
I was on the verge of moving out and becoming fully independent. Now, I’m in danger of slipping into debt, stuck in a place I’ve been working so hard to grow out of. If I delay this dental work, things will only get worse—more damage, more pain, more money, and possibly even losing teeth. Waiting just isn’t an option anymore.
I’m asking for help because I truly need it. If you can donate, any amount will help me get the critical dental care I need and keep me on the path I’ve been fighting so hard to stay on. Even if you can’t give, sharing this campaign means the world to me.
Thank you for reading, and thank you for supporting me in any way you can.
— Xavier Cade Slaughter
