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Julierose and Edelle Santiago Sol

Hello everyone, 

My name is Carlen and I’ve known the Santiago family for over 7 years. I’m sure all of you will agree that this family is special. One so genuinely loving, that they open their doors to everyone and treat them as if they’ve known them for lifetimes.

At least, this is how I felt when I met the Santiago’s. I became exceptionally close to Olein, Shalimar and Ellona through our love of music. When I met their parents, it was unreal. Their generosity and undying support for all our endeavors was extremely humbling. And they didn't even blink when they knew a group of people would be over their house. They would just cook as if were a feast every weekend in case people happen to drop by; and  never ever expecting anything in return.  Pretty sure they've spent over thousands of dollars just feeding our band for years.

So naturally, when I met ate Julierose it made so much sense as to why these JOSE women were absolutely fascinating. Always joyful, always joking and so very much fun to be around. I felt lucky to be part of their circle. You could tell that they all took their cue and passion for life from Ate Julierose.
 She was devoted, loving and very very caring. The eldest of not just the sisters, but their band of close knit cousins as well. These women are absolutely and utterly, selfless. They put others first, no matter the cost.

One of my fondest memories of ate Julierose was a holiday party where she came in, still dressed in her RN scrubs, with a bag of flu shots  and administered them on her family members, even when they refused. I mean, they really tried to refuse, but as we all know, Ate Julierose cares enough to not give up on you, or not listen to you, rather. She yelled at people hiding across the room, in fear of needles, but forced them to take the vaccines anyway; she truly cared about their well-being and health. I mean, she yelled so loud that she overpowered the karaoke music. That's saying something in the Santiago house...

I thought about Edelle, her daughter, and how I couldn’t wait till she were old enough for me to tell her this particular story. “Your mom forced me to get vaccinated. Against my will. In a party dress.” Haha.

Then I really thought about Edelle.

Edelle will be living off of these wonderful stories we all have of ate Julierose. 
 

Which is why I’m starting this gofundme account on behalf of the Santiagos for their little Edelle.

This family wouldn’t even think of starting an account like this, which makes this account all the more important. If I could ever give something back to them for all the support they’ve given to others, myself, and I’m sure some of you who are reading this, I hope this to be, it. They’ve all touched our lives in some way, be it in food, music or vaccine form.  


Please help me give back to them as they go through this time. Ate Julierose had very specific final wishes and I want to be clear: 

This was NOT one of them. 

As a mother, my first thought went to Edelle. This is soley my petition for her daughter.  I really hope she’s ok with me making this for Edelle, and even if she isn’t - I’m going to take her same cue by thinking about her future, education and just overall well-being. Overall care and future of this very special lady who will not be able to experience the care and passion of her mother firsthand. We, however, can help in this area.

Anything you donate will go directly to the care of Edelle Santiago Sol.

Please help us keep the stories and memories alive for Edelle as she grows into a young woman. One day she won't be so little, she will go off to college, get married and have children of her own.

So thank you, in advance, for being a part of her future, even in the smallest donation. Anything and everything helps.  

Ate Julierose, we got this. Don't worry!
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Donations 

  • Alvin Santiago
    • $40 
    • 7 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Carlen Jewelle
Organizer
Antioch, CA
Olein Santiago
Beneficiary

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