Cynthia Bernadas

Hi, my name is Alyssa, and I’m organizing this fundraiser to support my friend and her family during an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time.

Her mother recently traveled from the Philippines to Canada on May 22, 2025, to attend her daughter’s graduation—a moment that was supposed to be filled with pride and celebration.

However, just a few days after arriving, on June 1, her mother was rushed to the hospital after suddenly experiencing severe chest pain. Doctors discovered fluid had built up around her heart, and she was hospitalized for four days to undergo several urgent procedures to drain the fluid.

On June 4, the doctors said she was stable and well enough to go home. However, since she still had fluid in her lungs, she was advised to return the next day for further treatment.

Despite these challenges, she was able to attend her daughter’s graduation on June 6, a moment that meant the world to both of them.

Sadly, on June 8, her condition took a turn for the worse. She had difficulty breathing, and we immediately called 911. By the time paramedics arrived, she had stopped breathing and required CPR. Although they were able to revive her heartbeat, doctors later discovered a blood clot had formed around her heart. They informed us that she would not survive.

This sudden loss has left my friend and her family devastated—not only emotionally, but also financially. They are now faced with unexpected medical bills, funeral expenses, and the cost of returning her mother to the Philippines so she can be laid to rest in her home country.

We are kindly asking for your support. Any donation, no matter how small, will go directly toward covering these urgent costs. Your kindness and generosity during this incredibly painful time mean more than words can express.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.