Hi everyone,

I’m Samantha Leidel, and I’m reaching out with a full heart and heavy spirit on behalf of Krystal Pingel. Krystal’s mom, Kathy Wright, has been fighting courageously since suffering a stroke in 2022. Over the past few years, her health has slowly declined due to complications, and we are now walking with her through her final chapter.

Krystal has made the deeply personal choice to step back from work so that she can be by her side—offering comfort, presence, and unconditional love in these final days. Krystal’s wish is for her mother to feel surrounded by peace and dignity, just as she gave to her.

This time is emotionally overwhelming, and it comes with financial strain as well. I'm starting this GoFundMe to collect donations for Krystal to help cover:

* End-of-life care and immediate needs

* Funeral and memorial expenses

* The financial impact of Krystal having to take time off work to be with her mom

* Anything that helps ease this transition with grace

If you feel moved to contribute or even just to share this page, know that it means more than words can express. Your kindness helps Krystal stay by her side without worrying about how she’ll manage the costs that come with this incredibly hard moment.

Thank you for supporting her, for honoring Kathy, and for helping to give her the comfort and peace she so deserves.

With love and gratitude,


Krystal Pingel & friends