My mom is my hero. She's been battling one health issue after another, yet her strength never ceases to amaze me. From diabetes and congestive heart failure to arthritis in her spine, gastroperesis, spinal stenosis, neuropathy, and now stage four chronic kidney failure—her journey has been nothing short of a marathon. And she does it all while keeping up with the demands of daily life as if everything is just another day at the office!

But here's where things get tough. My mom recently got hospitalized due to some concerning heart issues, and seeing her struggle breaks my heart into a million pieces. It’s hard enough knowing she has all these health challenges, but watching her fight through them is gut-wrenching. And that's not just because I love her dearly; it's also about the kind of person she is. She's resilient, smart, giving—and honestly? Hates asking for help.

She’s applied for disability several times and has been denied each time. Her kidney function is now at a shocking 20%, which means there isn’t much time before dialysis becomes necessary. But my mom doesn’t want to be a burden, so she hasn't told many people about her condition. She’s on the transplant list for a new kidney and needs all the support possible right now—emotional, practical, and financial.

And that brings us here today. Raising me through thick and thin while also managing her health is something I could never have imagined for myself, let alone for someone else. She’s the kind of person who always puts others first, which means sometimes she forgets to take care of herself—but that needs to change now more than ever!

This crowdfunding campaign isn't just about raising money (though every little bit helps); it's also a way to show my mom that we’re here for her. We want her to focus on getting better, not stressing over bills and debt that shouldn’t even exist in the first place because of circumstances beyond her control.

So if you find yourself moved by what I’ve shared about my mother—and yes, this is your mother too now, or just someone's beloved sibling, grandmother, aunt, friend—I invite you to help us reach our goal of $10,000 to support her during these tough times. Your contribution could be the difference between struggling and thriving for her right now.

Every dollar counts. Every share helps spread awareness about my mother’s situation. So let's rally together as a community—because sometimes we all need someone standing by us when life throws unexpected challenges our way. Let’s show my mom that there are people out here who care deeply, even if they don’t know her personally but just saw the goodness and resilience she carries within herself through what I shared today.

Thank you for listening to this heartfelt request from your heart-broken daughter turned storyteller. Together let's give back some hope and assurance to a mother who has always given so much of it away! 💙🌟