Hello, my name is Mercedes. I'm fundraising to help my parents rebuild their home after the devastating flood. They are safe, fortunately, unlike one of our neighbors who lost their life in the flood. However, they won't receive any government or insurance assistance to rebuild their home due to the multiple floods affecting Madrid. They couldn't salvage anything from the house, and they need to rebuild everything, from restoring electricity to purchasing all new furniture. It all started on Sunday, September 3rd, like any other Sunday, but a stream that had been dry for decades suddenly began to flow, maintaining its course. We were initially relieved by the much-needed rain to cool off the hot summer. However, as night fell, the rain intensified, and the "Arroyo Grande" lived up to its name, threatening to overflow. Joy turned to concern as water entered homes. Although towels blocked the door, water seeped in, forcing residents to retreat upstairs as the floodwater continued to rise. Furniture floated by like ghosts, and panic set in for neighbors on the ground floor. Water levels kept rising, and screams could be heard from outside. Our garden turned into a vast pool that engulfed the street. Darkness descended as power was lost, and the water raged. Emergency services were overwhelmed, and we only discovered the extent of the devastation at daybreak. While we survived, not everyone was as fortunate, and the fear of such a flood's power lingered. We became the victims we had seen on TV, highlighting the importance of heeding emergency warnings.

To assist my parents, I am doing everything I can. I flew from the UK to help remove everything from the house and provide support, but now I'm seeking financial assistance. Anything you can contribute helps, as recovering from a catastrophe like this one is an enormous challenge.