Hi, my name is Melissa, and I’m fundraising for my family after an unexpected and life-altering event.

Recently, my husband had to undergo emergency open-heart surgery — something we never could have prepared for. While we are incredibly grateful that he made it through, his recovery has been long and demanding and will continue. As his primary caregiver, and with a young daughter at home, I’ve had to step away from work to care for them both full-time.

Unfortunately, all of my paid time off has been used — including my legacy PTO bank — and what savings we had has already gone toward medical expenses. We are now falling behind on our bills, and it's become overwhelming.

I’m asking for help to raise $4,000 so we can get back on track. These funds will go directly toward basic living expenses: rent, utilities, groceries, and transportation while my husband continues to recover. I will be going back to work soon, but unfortunately, bills are due.

This has been one of the most challenging times of our lives, but we’re trying to take things one day at a time. Any amount — big or small — helps more than you know. And if you can’t give, please consider sharing this with others. Your support means the world to us.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,

Melissa