Help Us Bring Fatima Home & Support Her Children
My name is Erick Sanchez, and Fatima Giselle was my sister. I am organizing this fundraiser on behalf of our family following her passing at only 26 years old.
The purpose of this fundraiser is to help bring Fatima from New York back home to El Salvador, where our family can hold a funeral ceremony and lay her to rest surrounded by family and loved ones.
After those expenses are covered, any remaining funds will be used to help care for and support the two children she leaves behind.
It is with broken hearts that we share that our beloved Fatima Giselle, only 26 years old, has passed away.
After suffering a sudden cardiac arrest that caused a severe lack of oxygen to her brain, Fatima fought with everything she had. Our family prayed, hoped, and stood beside her every step of the way. Sadly, we are now facing the unimaginable pain of saying goodbye.
Fatima was more than a daughter, sister, and loved one. She was also a mother, and she leaves behind two children who will now have to grow up without her by their side.
Our family is raising funds to help bring Fatima back home to El Salvador, where we can lay her to rest surrounded by family and loved ones.
The funds raised will help cover the cost of transporting her remains, funeral and burial expenses, travel and family-related expenses, and the many unexpected costs that come with losing someone so suddenly.
We also want to make sure that Fatima’s children are cared for and supported during this incredibly difficult time and in the days ahead.
Any additional funds remaining after her funeral, transportation, and burial expenses are covered will go toward helping provide for her children’s immediate and ongoing needs, including childcare, clothing, food, education, school expenses, daily necessities, and other support they may need as they adjust to life without their mother.
No family is ever prepared for something like this.
We are grieving the loss of a beautiful young woman whose life ended far too soon, while also trying to make sure her children are surrounded by love, stability, and support.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4
We ask that you please keep Fatima, her children, and our entire family in your prayers.
If you are able to donate, no amount is too small. Every contribution will help us bring Fatima home to El Salvador, give her the funeral and farewell she deserves, and help care for the children she leaves behind.
If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser with others.
Donate if you can. Share Fatima’s story. Pray for her children and our family. Help us bring Fatima home and honor her life.
I will be the person who receives and manages the funds raised through this fundraiser on behalf of our family.
The first priority for the funds is to cover the expenses required to bring Fatima from New York to El Salvador and lay her to rest.
These expenses may include:
- Transportation and preparation of Fatima’s remains from the United States to El Salvador
- Funeral home expenses
- Burial and cemetery expenses
- Funeral and memorial ceremony expenses
- Travel and transportation expenses related to bringing Fatima home
- Other necessary costs directly related to her funeral, burial, and final arrangements
Whenever applicable, these expenses will be paid directly to the funeral home, transportation providers, cemetery, service providers, and other vendors involved in bringing Fatima home and laying her to rest.
After Fatima’s transportation, funeral, burial, and related expenses have been covered, any remaining funds will be used for the care and support of the two children she leaves behind.
One of Fatima’s children is currently in El Salvador, and her other child is currently in New York under the care of my sister.
For the child in New York, funds will be used by our family to help the family member currently caring for the child and to cover the child’s needs.
For the child in El Salvador, funds will be provided to the family member or caregiver responsible for the child, or expenses will be paid directly on the child’s behalf.
The remaining funds may be used for needs such as:
- Food and daily necessities
- Clothing
- Childcare
- School supplies and educational expenses
- Transportation
- Housing-related needs
- Other necessary expenses related to the care and well-being of the children
Our family will oversee the use of the remaining funds to make sure they directly benefit Fatima’s children.
The purpose of this fundraiser is to honor Fatima by bringing her home to El Salvador, giving her the funeral and burial she deserves, and helping provide continued care and support for the two children she leaves behind.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every prayer, message, donation, share, and act of kindness during this devastating time.
