A friend, a sister, a daughter, a mother, a grandmother...and foster Mom. Imelda Vasquez has paid it forward her entire life. Now, she’s fighting back from Quadruple bypass surgery. As a single Mom, she has always advocated for her children to live to their full potential, and they all lead happy, productive lives. That wasn’t enough though. Imelda has and always will be a giver. As one of the primary caregivers of last resort for the Texas Child Protective Services in San Antonio, Texas, Imelda has always championed the rights of those who cannot advocate for themselves. Over the years she has been a foster-parent for some of the most difficult children in the TCPS system. Taking and raising the unwanted and neglected children of substance abusing parents requires a foster parent with resilience and compassion for the downtrodden. Sometimes people can take on two or even three foster children during their time with TCPS. Imelda has helped raise wards of the state over the past ten+ years and instilled values and confidence in children who otherwise would have no option other than to simply settle for a dysfunctional life. Even now, her immediate goal is to get her foster care baby back because she doesn’t want the 8 month old to feel like someone else has abandon him. Throughout all of that, Imelda has always promoted self confidence, love and respect to her extended foster family. Now it’s Imelda who needs help. She is recovering from quadruple bypass surgery at Methodist Heart hospital in San Antonio, and is dealing with a host of expenses and hardships that are difficult to overcome. Considering the fact that this amazing woman has always helped stand up for the rights of those who can’t stand up for themselves, this is one of the rare times that she finds she is unable to help herself. Considering all her tireless work for the social welfare of young children, this is the one time that her resiliency could use a boost. Your donation could help defray Imelda’s hospital debt, allowing her to once again focus on the health and well being of others. Thank you for your consideration! —————-