I’m raising support for my coworker and close friend—a single mother and healthcare professional—who is in the fight of her life.

She’s a dental assistant who has devoted her career to helping others smile, even while working in constant pain. For over a decade, she was a competitive bodybuilder. That strength came at a cost—her hips.

In 2023, she underwent a total hip replacement. Now the other side has failed. Her pain is unbearable. Her spine is beginning to curve. She can barely walk, yet she continues to show up every day for her patients, her coworkers, and most importantly, her 15-year-old son—whom she supports on her own.

She needs surgery now, but the timing is impossible. Her FMLA doesn’t begin until September, and it’s unpaid. She recently lost her car, so I’ve been driving her to work. She wants to push through, but her body is giving out.

Her surgery isn’t scheduled—not because she’s unwilling—but because she can’t afford the recovery time. She won’t have income while she heals.

I’ve been where she is: a single mom trying to hold it all together. That’s why I’m speaking up for her now.

This fundraiser will help:

Cover bills while she recovers

Pay for transportation and essentials

Although I'm not sure how much is needed I just know anything can and will help.

Give her the chance to walk again without unbearable pain

She desperately needs surgery, recovery time, and support.

If your organization or network can:

Provide financial or resource help

Connect us with grants, hardship programs, or donor support

Or even share her story—we’d be forever grateful.

This is a life-changing moment for her.

She’s too proud to ask, but I know her strength. I believe in her. One day, this will be part of her powerful testimony. But right now, she needs help getting through it.

If you can give or share—thank you. Your kindness means more than you know.

With gratitude,

Ebony