My name is Maria Bruno, and I am reaching out for help during one of the most difficult times in my life. In April 2025, I developed a serious hole in my foot that has left me unable to walk. Even now, after months of treatment and care from a good doctor, I am still waiting for special boots that will help me walk again. This journey has been exhausting, and as my birthday approaches, I find myself feeling more tired and depressed than ever before.

I am disabled, live alone, and do not have a car. My only means of getting around is a walker that has no brakes, and I have fallen many times because of it. My insurance will not help me get the mobility equipment I desperately need, and I have no one else to turn to for support. It has been ten months of struggle, and I am simply worn out.

I am asking for your help so I can purchase the equipment that will allow me to move safely and regain some independence. Your kindness and support would mean everything to me as I work toward a better birthday and a brighter future. Please consider helping me on this journey—every bit of support brings me closer to walking again and living with hope.