A Cry for Help: A Mother’s Journey

Dear friends, family, and compassionate souls,

I write this with a heavy heart, hoping to reach out to you during one of the most challenging times of my life. My name is Samantha Gordon, and I find myself in a situation that feels overwhelming. I never imagined I would need to ask for help like this, but sometimes life takes unexpected turns that leave us in desperate need of support.

On Friday, October 11th, my 17-year-old son Jahcori faced an unexpected car accident. He was traveling home from school on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway in Hamilton with three other boys when their vehicle was rear-ended. The impact caused the driver to lose control, resulting in the car flipping five times before coming to a stop. By the grace of God, Jahcori's life was spared, but the road to recovery is just beginning.

He suffered a brain injury (Subarchnoid hemmarage) and also received numerous cuts and scratches, some requiring stitches. As he recovers, we’re faced with challenges we never anticipated, including memory loss that affects his daily life. It breaks my heart to see him struggle with something that seems so simple—remembering names, faces, and moments that once brought him joy.

On Monday October 14th, while in the hospital attending to my son's care, I received a call from my sister in Jamaica that our father had died suddenly. He had been admitted to the hospital a few days prior complaining about chest pains and was waiting to be transferred to another hospital to complete a CT scan but did not make it.

Now, I am faced with multiple burdens. Jahcori requires 24-hour care due to his head injury and instability, including frequent rehabilitation and psychiatric care. As a registered practical nurse, I had to take an indefinite amount of time off my fulltime and part-time work to care for him, leaving me without an income during this tough time.

I’ve been blessed with a strong support system—I have friends and family who have stepped up for us emotionally. In the midst of this heart-wrenching journey, I’m forced to juggle my son's medical needs with the planning and costs associated with my father’s funeral and I will need to travel there with my children to say our final goodby.

I am trying to raise $15,000. These funds will go towards medical expenses, necessary resources while I'm unable to work, as well as funeral expenses for my father.

The emotional toll this has taken on me is profound, and I often find myself overwhelmed with grief, worry, and the fear of what the future holds. It is hard to articulate the mix of emotions that I’m experiencing right now, but I can assure you that I am determined to navigate this difficult path with strength and grace for Jahcori’s sake. I want him and his brother to see that no matter how dire the circumstances, we can rise up and face challenges together.

Thank you for your kindness and support during this incredibly difficult time. Each message and donation is a reminder that we are not alone.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Samantha Gordon