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April has always been the kind of person who puts others first. For over 20 years, she worked as a respiratory therapist, including on the front lines in the ICU during the COVID pandemic. She supported her seven children almost entirely on her own, even working two full-time jobs to make ends meet. When COVID hit, April’s dedication never wavered, but the virus took a devastating toll on her health and her family. She contracted COVID six times, which led to severe complications—her liver doubled in size, she developed kidney cancer, and she became too sick to continue working. As a result, she lost both of her jobs and her pension, and her family’s financial stability crumbled.
April’s husband also became gravely ill, and both are now living with long-term effects of COVID. Their family of five—including their six-year-old twin boys, who are both deaf, and a seventeen-year-old son—now lives in a 50-year-old trailer after losing their home. The trailer is unsafe, having caught fire twice, and is not properly insulated. They can’t safely use heaters in the winter because the electrical outlets overheat. Despite these hardships, April continues to do everything she can for her family, but the challenges keep mounting. The family struggles to cover food and medical expenses, and the twins’ cochlear devices are essential for their development, but replacing lost devices is extremely costly. April has sold everything of value and relies on high-interest loans just to feed her children.
April is someone who hides her struggles from others and is always grateful for what she has, even in the face of overwhelming challenges. It devastates her that her boys are deaf and have no chance without their cochlear devices, but she remains hopeful and loving. April has always been quick to help others in need, and now she and her family need our help more than ever. Donations to this fundraiser will go directly toward urgent medical bills, replacing the twins’ cochlear devices, and helping them secure a safer, more suitable home. Your support can help them avoid predatory loans, cover basic needs like food, and give them hope for a brighter future. Please consider donating or sharing this fundraiser—every bit of help brings April and her family closer to stability and security.
April’s husband also became gravely ill, and both are now living with long-term effects of COVID. Their family of five—including their six-year-old twin boys, who are both deaf, and a seventeen-year-old son—now lives in a 50-year-old trailer after losing their home. The trailer is unsafe, having caught fire twice, and is not properly insulated. They can’t safely use heaters in the winter because the electrical outlets overheat. Despite these hardships, April continues to do everything she can for her family, but the challenges keep mounting. The family struggles to cover food and medical expenses, and the twins’ cochlear devices are essential for their development, but replacing lost devices is extremely costly. April has sold everything of value and relies on high-interest loans just to feed her children.
April is someone who hides her struggles from others and is always grateful for what she has, even in the face of overwhelming challenges. It devastates her that her boys are deaf and have no chance without their cochlear devices, but she remains hopeful and loving. April has always been quick to help others in need, and now she and her family need our help more than ever. Donations to this fundraiser will go directly toward urgent medical bills, replacing the twins’ cochlear devices, and helping them secure a safer, more suitable home. Your support can help them avoid predatory loans, cover basic needs like food, and give them hope for a brighter future. Please consider donating or sharing this fundraiser—every bit of help brings April and her family closer to stability and security.