help Marlene recover from devastating fire

Hi everyone,

This past Friday, my sister Marlene’s home was completely destroyed in a fire. She was trapped in her bedroom and barely made it out alive. She has third degree burns on her face and body, and she has been in the hospital ever since with carbon monoxide poisoning, lung damage, and injuries to her eyes.

She lost everything. She escaped with nothing. There was no time to grab a single thing. Most heartbreaking of all, her three dogs, who were her family, did not survive.

Marlene is a school bus driver for children with special needs. She gives so much of herself to others. Right now, she needs help.

If you are able to donate, your support will go toward replacing her basic belongings, laying her dogs to rest, and covering her medical expenses. Anything helps, no matter the amount.

Thank you,

The Pichardo Family