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Operation Fresh Start for a Hero’s Widow

The Update: We Made the News, But the Mission Isn't Over.

If you saw our story on Action News Jax, you know that Catherine’s home was a crisis point. My aunt is a two-time cancer survivor and the widow of a three-time Vietnam Veteran. After years of struggling alone, she is living in a home with no air conditioning, a failing roof, and unsanitary conditions that no human being, especially a hero’s family should endure.

Phase 1 is COMPLETE: Thanks to a small but mighty squad of volunteers, we have successfully gutted the interior and removed the hoarded debris. We have cleared the "blank slate." But here is the reality: Catherine currently has a house that she still should not live in.

Phase 2: The Final Push

We are now facing the "heavy lift" costs that muscle alone can't fix. To get Catherine safe, we must raise funds for:

• The Roof & HVAC: The Florida heat is here. Without a working AC and a sealed roof, the home will deteriorate again within weeks.

• Professional Sanitization: We need industrial-grade microbial cleaning to ensure the environment is safe for a cancer survivor.

• Structural Safety: Repairing the subfloors and caved in ceilings that were damaged from the failing roof.

• The "Fresh Start" Essentials: Replacing the appliances and furniture that were lost to the hoarding conditions.

How You Can Help:

Catherine’s husband served three tours in Vietnam to protect our freedoms. We are asking Jacksonville to help us protect his widow.

1. Donate: Every dollar goes directly to the contractors and materials needed for the roof and AC.

2. Watch & Share: Watch our story on Action News Jax https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/volunteers-mission-save-home-vietnam-veterans-widow/A3NQ6TLDFVEQZN6I7O5FTVTNG4/

and share this page.

3. Amazon Wishlist: If you prefer to send a tangible item (bedding, pet gear, cleaning supplies), please visit our list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ALC00TZKFDIX?ref_=wl_share

We are so close to giving this hero’s widow her life back. Thank you for being the miracle Catherine has been praying for.