Help Samantha and Kaimana Find Hope This Holiday Season

Dear friends, family, and compassionate strangers,

This year has been an incredibly tough one for us. As a single mother, I’ve faced countless challenges, but nothing could prepare me for the heartbreak of seeing my son, Kaimana, in the hospital. My 20-month-old boy, my entire world, is bravely fighting RSV and pneumonia. His little body is struggling to breathe, and he’s dependent on an oxygen machine and frequent breathing treatments to open his airways. We’ve been transported from Hoag Hospital to Children’s Hospital, where we’ve been admitted indefinitely.

Kaimana’s breathing is still labored, and we cannot go home until his breathing stabilizes and he no longer has retractions. Spending Christmas in a hospital room, watching him endure this, is shattering. My greatest wish is to take away his pain and bring him home, safe and healthy.

This year has tested my strength in ways I never thought possible. While I’ve done everything I can to provide for Kaimana, missing work to be by his side means I’m not earning the income we rely on to cover our basic needs. On top of that, the mounting medical expenses for what our insurance won’t cover add an enormous weight to an already overwhelming situation.

Through all of this, I’ve tried to stay strong for my son, but I now find myself in a position where I need to ask for help. This isn’t easy for me, but my love for Kaimana compels me to do whatever it takes.

This holiday season, I am humbly asking for your support—whether through a donation or by sharing our story. Your generosity will help us cover essential bills, medical costs, and the uncertainties of this prolonged hospital stay. More than anything, it will give us hope during this dark time and allow me to focus entirely on being there for Kaimana as he fights to recover.

Every little bit helps, and every act of kindness reminds us that we’re not alone in this. Your prayers, love, and support mean more to us than words can express. My deepest wish is to see Kaimana breathing freely, to bring him home where he belongs, and to fill our lives with love, health, and healing once again.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. From the bottom of my heart, I am so grateful for your kindness and compassion.

With love and hope,

Samantha