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Help Rebuild Jennifer Longo's Life After Tragedy

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Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers,

I am reaching out to you today with a heavy heart to share the story of a remarkable woman who I am lucky to call my mother, Jennifer Longo. Recently, my dear mother experienced an unimaginable tragedy and lost everything in a devastating house fire. This hardship has left her with nothing but the clothes on her back. In the blink of an eye, her cherished belongings, uncountable memories, and the comfort of her home vanished.

On November 14, 2024, a fire broke out in Jennifer's home. Despite the best efforts of the firefighters, the flames spread quickly, destroying everything in their path. Thankfully, my mother escaped without harm, but the emotional toll of losing her home and all her belongings is immense.

This loss is especially heartbreaking because it comes after another profound tragedy. In 2020, we lost my father to pancreatic cancer. This house was full of memories of him and the life we built as a family. To see it all taken away is a pain that's hard to put into words. Her home wasn't just a place to live - it was where she raised us and where decades of every precious keepsake were stored. In an instant, all of that is gone.

My mom has worked tirelessly her entire life to provide for our family and create a loving home. After years of hard work and sacrifice, she now faces the unimaginable, overwhelming challenge of starting over with nothing.

I am creating this GoFundMe to help my mom rebuild and find some stability as she starts this next chapter and journey to recovery. Your generous contributions will go towards:

- Securing housing
- Replacing essential items
- Rebuilding her life and creating new memories
- Helping her regain her footing after this unimaginable loss
- Any additional support she may need during this difficult time

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in helping my mother begin to heal. We can help rebuild her life and create new memories to cherish. Let's come together to show our love and support for a woman who has always been there for others, especially during challenging times.

Please consider sharing this with family and friends. Your support means the world to us. Thank you for your kindness and generosity in helping my mother through this difficult time.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Samuel Wichlacz
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Donations 

  • Wendy Majtyka-Hartman
    • $25
    • 4 d
  • Anonymous
    • $250
    • 14 d
  • Brian Oakley
    • $100
    • 19 d
  • Dale Bless
    • $100
    • 27 d
  • Meg Keane
    • $50
    • 1 mo
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Samuel Wichlacz
Organizer
Buffalo, NY

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