Hey everybody.

This fundraiser is for my Aunt Ruthie (Ruth Ramos) and my Grandpa (Prajedis “Dan” Ramos)—two people who have spent their lives showing up for others, and who now find themselves in a time where they need a little support themselves.

My Grandpa has never turned away someone who asked for help. For decades, he and my grandmother, Tina, built a family legacy rooted in generosity, faith, and quiet service. Whether it was helping a neighbor through hard times or offering support when someone had nowhere else to turn, our family has always chosen compassion. Since my grandmother passed away, he has continued that tradition on his own, living by the same values of dignity, responsibility, and care for community.

My Aunt Ruthie carries that same spirit. She serves through her church in Petrolia and through her work delivering Meals on Wheels, and she always brings a genuine connection to the people she cares for. Just last Friday, I was lucky enough to go with her on her route. She knew everyone’s name and address by heart. She knew who was friendly, who was reserved, what each person was struggling with, and even the names of their family members. At one stop, she told me she always makes a point to be especially kind to one particular man because, in her words, “I am probably the only one who talks to him, and it should be a little bit of positivity.” She does this not out of obligation, but because it brings her real joy to care for others. It always has.

If you know my Aunt, you know she is a listening ear, a warm embrace, and hilarious company. My Grandpa is the same. Fiesty old man with a heart of gold.

Today, both of them are facing real financial hardship. My Aunt Ruthie is currently experiencing a serious illness and is not yet in a position to work as much as required to maintain stability. Since she needed to self-isolate in order to protect my grandpa’s health, he came here to Houston to stay with my mother and I. My Grandpa is doing his best to get by here in Houston, but between limited income and ongoing expenses, it is not currently feasible for them to support themselves. They are not asking for comfort or extras—only for the ability to meet basic needs while my Aunt heals and my Grandpa gets by. My mother, her husband and I are trying our best to cover what we can, but with things the way they are, everyone is stretched pretty thin.

We have set a fundraising goal of $3,400, which represents approximately two months of essential living expenses (about $1,700 per month). These funds will be used strictly for necessities such as:

Housing and utilities

Food and basic household needs

Transportation (to medical appointments etc.)

Medical and recovery-related expenses (Medications and support)

This support will allow my Aunt to focus on her healing and give my Grandpa the stability he needs to manage day-to-day life during this critical period.

Asking for help is not easy—especially for people who have spent their lives being the ones others rely on. But community is built on reciprocity, and there comes a time when even the most giving people need care returned to them.

If you are able to contribute in any amount, you would be helping two people who have devoted their lives to compassion, service, and faith. If you are not in a position to donate, sharing this page is also a meaningful way to support them.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, for holding my family in your thoughts, and for any care you are able to offer.