Hello, my name is Marleni and I'm one of the eldest granduaghter among all the grandkids my grandma has helped raise.

Our grandmother, Marina Rodriguez is the matriarch of our family, has been in the hospital for 15 days after undergoing two major surgeries on her gallbladder and large intestine. Complications during surgery led to a severe infection, and she is now fighting between life and death.

She is the heart and strength of our family, and we are praying and believing for her healing. But as the Bible reminds us, “faith without works is dead,” and we are seeking all the support we can to help her fight. The medical costs for her medications and care are very high, and insurance in the Dominican Republic does not cover everything.

We are asking for any help—whether through donations, prayers, or sharing this fundraiser—to support her recovery. Every contribution will go directly toward her treatment and give her the best chance to keep fighting. Thank you for standing with us during this difficult time.

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Mi nombre es Marleni y soy una de las nietas mayores entre los muchos nietos que mi abuela ha criado con tanto amor.

Nuestra abuela—la matriarca y el corazón de nuestra familia—lleva más de dos semanas en el hospital después de someterse a dos cirugías mayores en la vesícula y el intestino grueso. Durante los procedimientos, ocurrieron complicaciones graves que provocaron una fuerte infección, y ahora ella libra una batalla crítica entre la vida y la muerte.

Siempre ha sido nuestro pilar de fortaleza, la que mantiene a toda la familia unida. Hoy, ella nos necesita a nosotros para ser su fuerza.