UPDATE:

I want to sincerely thank everyone who has donated and has shared! I want to thank everyone who has read my story. And I want to say that even if you cannot help monetarily prayers for my son are always appreciated. He is my only child and my everything. Our lives have not been the easiest but we made it through together. And this support helps me get to him on a very big milestone that we can share together. I am so extremely proud of the man he has become. And I am more grateful for you all! You have no idea how much weigh your have lifted off of my shoulders knowing I will get to see my boy. I love him more than life itself. And you truly are making a dream come true. So thank you again!

I am raising funds so I can attend my son's graduation from Marines basic training on October 30, 2026. This is an important moment in his life, and I want to be there in person to support him and celebrate everything he has accomplished.

My son is the only family I have left. We have lost so many people, and we are all we have. Being able to show up for him means everything to me. I need to be there so he is not alone, and so he knows just how much I love him and how proud I am of him.

The donations from this fundraiser will help cover the basic costs of making the trip, including transportation, lodging, and food. Your support would make it possible for me to be present for this once-in-a-lifetime milestone instead of missing a moment that means so much to both of us.

If you are able to help, any contribution or share would mean more than I can say. Thank you for helping me be there for my son on a day he will remember forever.