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Hello, my name is Jazzmin (Also, known as, 'Double Z')!
I am a full-time caregiver, Power of Attorney, and advocate for my father, who became quadriplegic after suffering multiple strokes caused by COVID-19 in December 2020.
At the time, he was a healthy 49-year-old man with no pre-existing health conditions, no medications, and no prior hospitalizations. Within days of his COVID diagnosis, he was placed in a medically induced coma, ventilated, and written off as unlikely to ever regain consciousness.
But he did.
But today, he’s alert.
He eats a regular diet.
He breathes on his own.
And most importantly, he still has hope.
❗ Why This Fundraiser Matters
Due to a lack of private health insurance and his status as a convicted felon with no recent work history, my father has spent the last 3+ years in public, low-rated facilities. As a result, he has suffered:
- 24 stage-four pressure wounds
- Multiple cases of sepsis
- Muscle contractures due to prolonged neglect
- Ongoing challenges with mobility and rehabilitation access
He has not been awarded Social Security or Disability benefits, and Medicaid-funded options have failed to provide consistent or dignified care.
Our Goal: Private, Self-Funded Healthcare
After 5 years of research, advocacy, and navigating the system alone, I am now focused on transitioning my father into a private-pay facility that will provide:
- Consistent skilled nursing
- Specialized physical therapy for limb recovery
- Infection control
- Quality of life programs that support mental, emotional, and spiritual health
The average monthly cost: $12,000 - $13,000, which includes:
- ~$4,000/month: Room & Board
- ~$7,000–$8,000/month: 24/7 Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Mobility Support, and Infection Management
I am seeking help from my community to begin this transition into self-funded, dignified care for the man who deserves a fighting chance at comfort and stability.
Our Goal: $500,000
This isn’t just about survival. It’s about a second chance at life, with dignity.
We are raising $500,000 to support:
✅ 2+ years of private, long-term care (~$12,000/month average)
✅ Orthopedic + reconstructive surgeries
✅ Physical and occupational therapy
✅ Wound care + infection prevention
✅ Skilled medical transport and mobility devices
✅ Adaptive housing modifications for future home care
✅ Legal, medical, and administrative support
✅ Emergency reserves for hospitalizations and critical care
Why It Matters
After years of watching my father suffer in low-rated facilities, due to systems that fail low-income, uninsured, and formerly incarcerated patients, I'm choosing to do what those systems didn’t:
Invest in his life. His comfort. His chance to heal.
How You Can Help
1. Contribute directly to the GoFundMe to support room, board, and medical costs
2. Share this campaign with anyone who supports health equity, caregiving, or medical injustice
3. Please refrain from donating processed foods or sugary items
- He is now on a regular diet with no added sugar, and maintaining brain and body health is key to his recovery
️ To learn more about our story and how I’ve managed this journey solo, please watch:
️ Watch Our Full Story:
▶️ This is What Being a Full-Time Caregiver Looks Like (YouTube)
→ This video outlines our caregiving journey, medical challenges, and the barriers I’ve overcome to keep him alive, without private healthcare, without disability, and without a roadmap.
Thank you for helping us access the quality of care every human deserves.
GoFundMe Link: https://gofund.me/56f7bf756
With gratitude,
Double Z