Hi everyone,

I’m writing this with a heavy heart for my friend Jenna. She’s a quiet fighter, a loving single mom of three, and someone who has always done her best to hold everything together, no matter what life throws her way.

Over ten years ago, Jenna was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. She’s been living with it ever since symptom free. pushing through the fear, working hard, and doing everything she can to care for her kids. But now she has experienced left side paralysis and now the time has come — her doctors have told her it’s no longer safe to wait. She needs brain surgery.

The road ahead is uncertain. Jenna will be off work for an unknown amount of time, and with no extra cushion to fall back on, she’s facing a lot of stress and worry. The truth is, she just needs a little help — help with rent, groceries, keeping the lights on — so she can focus on what really matters: getting better and being here for her kids.

If you’re able to give anything at all, it would mean the world. And if you can’t donate, sharing this helps more than you know. I know times are tough for so many right now, but even a small act of kindness could ease some of the weight Jenna is carrying.

Thank you for taking a moment to read this. And thank you for being part of a community that lifts people up when they need it most.

With love and gratitude,

The Utigard’s