For a friend who wishes to remain anonymous

Hi, my name is Maria and it's my birthday today. For my birthday, I'm doing a fundraiser for a friend who recently lost their mother after taking care of her in hospice for a year, and has been through several other challenges recently. This person wishes to remain anonymous, and I understand that.

We all go through challenging times, and I feel lucky and grateful to know so many wonderful, supportive people. I want to use my birthday to give back. Please give anywhere from a dollar, $5, to however much make sense for you. Thank you.