Hi, my name is Kelly. I am a disabled mom to two amazing girls and a full time college student. I am starting this fundraiser to help me get back on my feet after life dealt us a series of devastating blows. In Nov of 2022, my life was knocked upside down by tragedy. My family was in turmoil and eventually my mental health began to suffer. I did everything I could to stay on top of life's obligations but they soon overwhelmed me. Shortly thereafter, my youngest child contracted COVID for a second time. It never left her. This time it would destroy her physical health and eventually she was diagnosed with Long Covid. While I navigated this new medical landscape, my own health suffered.

The sheer amount of doctors appointments and specialist visits required to help her recover was enormous. Medications, interventions, transportation and the costs associated with long days in the hospital required me to borrow from Peter to pay Paul as it were. I fell behind on everything. My housing became unstable, we suffered with food insecurity, holidays and celebrations ceased. Through it all, my children were unbreakable. My oldest earned Dean's List for three semesters and youngest stayed caught up on all her work despite being ill a lot of the time. In late 2023, my health began to stabilize, I decided to go back to school, and I started to claw my way out of the hole. I have worked hard to get back on track but the burden is still enormous for a disabled student and parent to overcome alone. I respectfully and humbly ask for your help to alleviate the weight on my back so that I can focus on completing my education so I can build a better life for my family. It would be a dream come true to be able to graduate from college at the same time as my daughter. Funds raised will go to repaying rent and bills, repairing our only vehicle along with helping my daughter and I with the cost of tuition.

Thank you