My name is Lance, and I’m reaching out because I recently survived a head-on collision that totaled the car I had just bought a week earlier. I was driving down the 503 in Nambe around 7 PM on January 13, 2026, when a woman, driving without headlights, veered into my lane and struck me head-on. I had no time to react or avoid the crash. Just seconds later, another car hit me again right at the drivers door, crushing the car into the left side of my body, I was scared and didn’t know what was happening so I had to crawl out of the passenger side door as fast as I can. Once out, with adrenaline rushing through me, all I could think to do was help the other drivers out of their vehicles. As soon as the police arrived and took control of the situation, I broke down. My shoe was ejected from the vehicle and not found until the tow truck picked up the car. My shoe was found under the car. All I know is that if I wasn’t wearing a seatbelt that day I may have been where that shoe was. I was given a ride home, but once the adrenaline wore off, the pain became agonizing and I called my friend to rush me to the hospital. Thankfully, I didn’t suffer any internal injuries or broken bones, but I’m still dealing with severe soreness, bruises, cuts, two sprained ankles, a jammed thumb, and torn muscles in my hip. It hurts to cough, laugh, sneeze, and cry. All of my savings went into buying that car, and now that it’s gone, I have no way to get around. Living 45 minutes outside of Santa Fe, I’m completely stranded. My insurance won’t cover a rental, and I can’t afford another vehicle. As a contractor and carpenter, most of my work is in Santa Fe. Without a car, I lost a nearly finished bathroom remodel job, and the homeowner chose to hire someone else. I’ve lost my income, and I can no longer cover even my basic needs. My friends have been helping with rides, but it’s become a huge strain on them, and I can feel the frustration building. I’m also a dance teacher and an active member of several local conscious communities. I strive to serve God and my community with love and humility every day. It’s incredibly hard for me to ask for help, but I have no other options. There have been days recently when I couldn’t even get groceries. I’ve never asked for a handout like this before, but right now, I truly need support to get back on my feet and getting a vehicle. Any help you can offer—whether it’s a donation or even a spare vehicle—would mean the world to me. I promise to pay it forward however I can. Thank you for reading my story and for any support you can give.