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Help a Mom w Cancer & Daughter w Cerebral Palsy.

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Dear Friends, Family, and Compassionate Hearts,

My name is Paty and I'm reaching out to you today with a heavy heart and a pressing need for your support.

Our dear friend, Florentina, is a single mother facing an unimaginable series of challenges. She has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and her beloved daughter, Jennifer, has cerebral palsy. Florentina also has recently developed a hernia due to the incredible strain she endures while caring for her daughter. This incredible woman has dedicated her life to providing the best possible care for Jennifer, but now she needs our help more than ever.

Florentina's Story:
Florentina is a loving and dedicated mother who has been the sole caregiver for her daughter Jennifer (25 years old) since she was born, who has cerebral palsy. Despite the challenges, Florentina has always been a pillar of strength and hope for Jennifer. She has navigated countless doctor's appointments, therapies, and surgeries with incredible determination.

Recently, Florentina received the devastating news that she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This diagnosis has not only shaken her physically but has also added an immense emotional and financial burden to her already challenging life. In addition, the strain of caring for Jennifer has taken a toll on her health, leading to a severe hernia that requires urgent surgery.

The Urgent Need:
Florentina's hernia is causing her severe pain and discomfort, making it extremely difficult for her to continue caring for Jennifer as she has been. She urgently needs surgery to repair the hernia, which will alleviate her suffering and ensure she can continue to provide the care and love that Jennifer relies on. But Florentina also needs someone to help her with the daily tasks so that she can heal from her surgery and for Jennifer to have Company while Florentina is in the hospital.

This is what's needed:
  • A full-time caregiver who can help bathe Jennifer, change her diapers, feed her, and shower her. Florentina is not able to do this any longer. Without this person, she cannot have the surgery, and/or Jennifer will be taken away to a State Facility.
  • Money for rent. They only receive a very small amount of money for Jennifer's disability and it's difficult for them to cover their rent, electricity, and water bills.
  • Groceries and toiletries, including diapers for Jennifer.
  • Transportation to go back and forth from the hospital.
  • They live in a tiny apartment that is in extremely poor condition and not in a very good area. Some of the walls have blood stains from what seems like a shooting from the past tenants. They need a safe place to live. Money for a rent deposit is needed.

How You Can Help:
We are launching this GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for Florentina's expenses, including her surgery and ongoing cancer treatments. Your generous contributions will make an enormous difference in the lives of this incredible mother and her precious daughter.

Donate: Any amount, no matter how small, will go a long way in relieving Florentina's financial burden and securing her health and Jennifer's future.

Share: Please share this campaign with your friends, family, and social networks. The more people who see it, the closer we get to our goal.

Offer Support: Assistance with daily tasks/cleaning/transportation if you are in the Tampa Bay area can also be a tremendous help.

Pray: Your prayers are invaluable during this challenging time.

Florentina and Jennifer have always faced adversity with grace and courage, and now it's our turn to stand by their side. Let's come together as a community, show our love and support, and ensure that Florentina can receive the medical attention she urgently needs.

I sincerely thank you for your compassion, generosity, and willingness to make a difference in their lives. Together, we can help Florentina fight cancer, support Jennifer's needs, and provide the relief she needs through the hernia surgery.

Your kindness matters more than words can express. Let's show Florentina and Jennifer that they are not alone in this battle.

God bless you,
Paty J.
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Paty Johntson
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Tampa, FL

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