PLEASE NOTE THAT DONATIONS ARE IN MEXICAN PESOS

NOT IN US DOLLARS:

$1 USD = approx. $18.50 MXN

ENGLISH:

For the past five years, Vicenta—a beloved artisan and core member of our PotHead family—has been fighting a confusing and painful health battle. If you’ve ever received a PotHead planter painted with love and soul, there’s a good chance Vicenta had a hand in it. She’s been part of our team for over six years, painting and carefully packing hundreds of pieces that have traveled across the world to our customers. Today, she and her family need your help.

Her journey began with breathing problems and ovarian cysts. In search of answers, her family took her to specialists across several cities in central Mexico—Celaya, Querétaro, and Guanajuato. Each doctor gave a different diagnosis, often prescribing medications without clarity or results.

She began gaining weight unexpectedly and experiencing pain below her ribs. Doctors then told her she had 3 to 4 stones in her gallbladder, and that one had entered her common bile duct—posing a serious risk to her pancreas. A specialist in Celaya initially planned a non-invasive treatment, but when they believed one stone had passed while she was at home, they quickly moved forward with gallbladder removal surgery.

After three months of recovery, her symptoms returned—her skin, eyes, and stool turned yellow again. A new doctor in Querétaro reviewed her case and told her there may have never been any stones at all, and that the surgery might have been unnecessary. Now, the doctors are concerned that she may have a malignant tumor. She will undergo more testing this Thursday.

Vicenta is the mother of three and grandmother of two. Her entire family works as artisans, selling their handmade pieces in the local artisan market.

Her medical costs have been overwhelming: repeated doctor visits, medications, blood tests, X-rays, and travel from San Miguel de Allende to out-of-town clinics. On top of that, she hasn’t been able to work during much of this time, making things even harder for her and her family.

Vicenta has brought life, color, and soul to so many of the pieces you’ve received. Now we’re asking our community—the people who have supported our work over the years—to come together and support her. Any donation, no matter how small, will make a difference. Even sharing this campaign helps more than you know.

Thank you for helping us take care of someone who has given so much.

$5 USD = $92.50 MXN

$25 USD = $462.50 MXN

$100 USD = $1,850 MXN

ESPAÑOL:

Desde hace cinco años, Vicenta ha vivido un largo y doloroso proceso médico. Le dieron distintos diagnósticos: problemas respiratorios, quistes, piedras en la vesícula… hasta que un médico en Celaya decidió operarla tras detectar que una piedrita se había pasado al conducto biliar común, con riesgo de afectar el páncreas.

Después de la cirugía, pasó tres meses en reposo, pero los síntomas continuaron: piel y ojos amarillos, fatiga, y más dolores. En una nueva opinión médica en Querétaro, le dijeron que quizás nunca tuvo piedras y que la operación pudo no haber sido necesaria. Ahora están evaluando si tiene un tumor maligno, y esta semana se hará nuevos estudios.

Vicenta es madre de tres hijos, abuela de dos nietas, y parte fundamental de nuestro equipo en The Original PotHead. Durante más de seis años ha pintado y empacado con dedicación cientos de piezas que han llegado a nuestros clientes. Hoy, además de su salud física, ha comenzado a perder la memoria: en un momento incluso olvidó quién era su nieta.

Los gastos médicos han sido constantes: consultas, medicamentos, análisis, rayos X, estudios especiales, traslados desde San Miguel de Allende a otras ciudades, y todo el tiempo que no ha podido trabajar.

Si alguna vez recibiste una maceta pintada por Vicenta o has apoyado nuestro trabajo, te pedimos hoy que la apoyes a ella. Cada aportación suma, y compartir esta campaña también ayuda muchísimo. Gracias por estar con nosotros.