Help Us Give Grandma Peace in Her Final Chapter

My name is Christina, and I never imagined I would be creating a GoFundMe like this.

In July 2025, our lives changed forever.

My great aunt passed away, and my beloved grandmother and her sister were traveling to Maryland for the funeral. During their drive, the family stopped at a QuikTrip gas station for a restroom break. As my grandmother entered the store, she tripped and fell over a buckled rug near the entrance.

She fell hard.

She hit her head on a solid object and, trying to brace herself, broke her wrist. Instead of attending her sister’s funeral, my grandmother was rushed to a hospital in Georgia.

While hospitalized, doctors performed an MRI on her head. That’s when we received devastating news: two cancerous brain tumors were discovered.

Before this fall, Grandma was independent. At 85 years old, she was living her life — active, alert, and strong. There were no visible signs of anything more than natural aging.

She remained in the hospital for two weeks and then spent another month in rehabilitation. She worked hard to rebuild her strength and eventually returned home. But after follow-up appointments, we learned the tumors had grown. Doctors gave us a heartbreaking timeline of 6–8 months.

About a month ago, Grandma began radiation treatments, hoping to slow the progression. Just days ago, we were told the treatments were unsuccessful. The tumors have continued to grow. The cancer has now spread to her lower neck, throat, and lungs.

On February 16, Grandma fell again while home alone. She wasn’t discovered until the next day — found between her bed and dresser. That very morning, she had planned to visit an assisted living community.

Now, assisted living is no longer an option.

She was hospitalized again and discharged on February 26 to a nursing facility. She must complete 21 days of rehab in hopes that a long-term care bed becomes available. Long-term care was always part of our future plan — just not like this. Not this fast. Not in this order.

Grandma now requires 24-hour care.

This has been an eye-opening and overwhelming experience. The medical bills, care costs, and personal expenses continue to accumulate. Even in her fragile state, Grandma worries about how she will pay her bills.

That is the part that breaks my heart the most.

I don’t want her worrying about finances.

I want her at peace.

I want her focused on loving her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, and extended family during this time.

I never saw myself starting a GoFundMe, but so many people have found help through the kindness of others. Today, I am humbly asking for that same kindness.

If you feel led to give, no donation is too small. Every contribution will go toward her medical care, long-term care expenses, and easing the financial burden so she can live the remainder of her time with dignity and peace.

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page.

From our family to yours — thank you for your prayers, support, and compassion during this incredibly difficult time.

With gratitude,

Christina