Hi, my name is Bethany Garcia and I’m trying to help take some of the financial burden off my daughter's boyfriend, Elias Smith. He just lost his mother, Sherri, unexpectedly and could really use some help for funeral expenses, bills that will come along with the death of his mother. would love to see the community come together and help this young man out in his time of need. Elias is a wonderful, selfless young man and would do anything for anyone in need. He is always putting others first. His mother, Sherri, was a very kind, loving person and she loved him so very much.

He is an only child on his mother’s side and he is going through so much that no 19-year-old should have to go through. He goes to college full-time and also works but is going to have to take time off to try and manage all of this. He has had to put money into the home that his mother owned so eventually he will be able to move out of the expensive dorms and live in that home to try and get on his feet. He is really struggling with losing his mother. Anything helps relieve some of this weight off his shoulders so he can focus on the things that really matter. Thank you in advance, everyone.