Just three months ago, on April 8th, our lives changed forever when we lost my beautiful nieces Mercedes and her precious 5-year-old daughter Ariana in a tragic accident that touched so many across Oklahoma. Many of you may remember that heartbreaking day. As we remember Mercedes and Ariana, our hearts also remain with the family of Trooper Vernon Brake who lost his life as well. We continue to keep his loved ones in our prayers. 
 
 
 In the midst of heartbreak, we witnessed our community wrap our family in love and support. That kindness carried us, and we will never forget it. Today, we reach out with hope. On October 30th, Aliyah will celebrate her 15th birthday. Alyiah has dreamed of her Quinceañera for years. It was also one of Mercedes’ biggest dreams. 
 
 
 This October will be especially hard. Aaliyah has celebrated her birthday the last five years with her sister Ariana. Their birthdays are only a few days apart. This will be her first without her mom or her sister. We can’t fill the empty places in her heart. But we can make sure she is surrounded by love. A Quinceañera is more than a party. It’s a celebration of family, faith, tradition, and new beginnings. Our hope is to give Aliyah a day that fills her with joy and beautiful memories. 
 
 
 We humbly ask for your help to make one of Mercedes’ greatest dreams for her daughter, and Aliyah’s dream for herself, come true. Every gift will go directly toward Aliyah’s Quinceañera, dress and shoes, tiara, venue, food, cake, photography, music, decorations, flowers, and other celebration expenses. If you’re not able to give, you can still make a difference by sharing this page, connecting us with a business that may want to help, but most of all, please keep Aliyah and the rest of our family in your prayers. 
 
 
 A letter to Aliyah. We can’t change what happened, but together we can create a day that reminds Aliyah she is loved beyond measure. Thank you for every prayer, every kind word, and for helping us show Aliyah she is not alone. With heartfelt gratitude, Aliyah’s loved ones.

Bryon Akerman

Desiray Mejia

Felipe Galeana

Anonymous

Lisa Kidder

Danay Vazquez Gonzalez

Christopher Kyle

Tori Ledue

Laci Parsons

florencio p gomez

Robert Porter

Jose Galeana

Samuel Navarrete

Dana Anderson

Brittany McDaniel

Alyiah’s Quinceañera Dream

Just $470$ to go! Make an impact.

Alyiah’s Quinceañera Dream

Just $470 to go!
Make an impact.