Hi everyone, I’m reaching out during one of the most difficult seasons of my life. I am a special education teacher currently undergoing regular dialysis treatments while waiting and preparing for a life-saving transplant surgery. This journey has been physically, emotionally, and financially overwhelming. Because of my condition and the demands of dialysis, I’m unable to work full-time right now. Treatments are frequent and exhausting, and they require reliable transportation just to make it to and from appointments. It breaks my heart that I can’t work and support my community as I always have.

On top of that, I’m facing everyday living expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, and medical-related costs that continue to add up. I am asking for help to cover basic living expenses while I’m unable to work consistently, pay for transportation to and from dialysis treatments, prepare financially for transplant surgery and recovery, and manage ongoing medical and recovery-related costs.

This is not easy for me to ask, but any support—whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this page—means more than I can express. It will help relieve some of the stress so I can focus on staying strong, healing, and preparing for the next stage of this journey. I am holding on to hope and doing everything I can to get through this. Your kindness, prayers, and support truly make a difference. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for standing with me during this time. With gratitude, Jamilla.