My name is Angelika, and I am a 33-year-old breast cancer survivor and a dedicated teacher. For years, I have worked with students from challenging backgrounds, always striving to be a source of stability and encouragement. Teaching has never been just a job for me. It has been my calling and my way of giving back to the community.

A few weeks ago, my life changed in ways I never expected. My car was in an accident, and not long after, my school was bought and restructured. I lost my teaching job, the work that gave me purpose and allowed me to support my family. With no income coming in, I used my final paycheck to cover more than half of the car repair bill, hoping I could figure out the rest. That paycheck was meant to help me get by while I searched for new work, but I had no choice but to put it toward the repairs.

My car is not a luxury. It is my lifeline. It is how I get to job interviews all over the city, and it is how I take my aunt, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, to her doctor appointments. I have tried everything I could before asking for help. I spoke with the repair shop about a payment plan, but they could not offer one. I even sold a family heirloom to put money toward the repairs, which was heartbreaking. Now, I have three weeks to pay the remaining balance, or the shop will put a lien on my car. This is me, humbling myself and asking for help. If you can donate, I would be truly grateful. If you cannot, please consider sharing my story. Your support, whether through a donation or a share, means more than you know. I am just trying to get my car back so I can keep moving forward, support my family, and continue helping others.