My name is Julia, and I’m reaching out on behalf of my best friend, Ramona Duran. We’ve known each other for over 30 years, and I’ve watched her face more challenges than most people could imagine. Ramona is a single mother of nine children, and right now, she’s preparing for heart surgery to receive a double pacemaker. For the past decade, she’s battled diabetes and a heart condition that leaves her exhausted and anxious, often afraid to fall asleep at night. Because of her anxiety, Ramona doesn’t drive, so I, along with my 15-year-old daughter, have been helping her get to her many doctor and hospital appointments, as well as running errands and making sure her family has what they need. 
 
 
 The challenges don’t stop there. Ramona’s 15-year-old daughter, Harmony, has been fighting liver rejection since she was a baby. She received a transplant 15 years ago, but now her body is rejecting the liver again. Harmony needs frequent blood labs and doctor visits, and sometimes we have to wait anxiously for results to see if she’ll be readmitted to the hospital. Several of Ramona’s other children are also facing serious health issues, including one who recently had surgery and her youngest, who was just diagnosed as autistic at 10 years old. 
 
 
 Our biggest struggle right now is transportation. Our current car is unreliable and often breaks down, sometimes forcing us to cancel or miss critical appointments. Renting a car is expensive, and there have been times when we simply couldn’t afford it, putting Ramona and her children’s health at risk. Since moving to Washington, we don’t have a local support network to help with repairs or rides. That’s why we’re asking for help to get a dependable minivan or SUV—something that can fit the whole family and get them safely to their appointments and errands. 
 
 
 We are not a family that asks for much, but we believe in the power of community and faith. If you can find it in your heart to help, your support would mean the world to us. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to getting Ramona and her children the care they need. Thank you for reading our story, for your kindness, and for any encouragement or support you can offer. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

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