On the morning of June 13, 2026, a car crashed directly into Sandra (Nuala)'s bedroom — destroying everything inside and leaving a gaping hole in the wall of her condo. She had no warning. In seconds, the space she slept in, the belongings she'd built over years, and her sense of safety were gone.

Sandra has been forced to leave her home entirely and is now living out of hotels while repairs are assessed. The timeline to rebuild is uncertain — it could be months before she can return.

Sandra is the kind of person who shows up — not just for friends, but for strangers fighting for their lives. For 22 years, she has volunteered with the American Cancer Society, helping raise millions of dollars to fund cancer research and support patients and families in need. She has given decades of her life to helping others through their hardest moments.

Now she is facing her own.

The impact destroyed Sandra's bedroom completely — her furniture, mattress, clothing, electronics, and personal belongings were either crushed or rendered unusable. While insurance will cover a portion of the losses, it will fall far short of what it actually costs to replace everything she lost. The gap between what insurance pays and what real replacement costs is significant, and that burden falls entirely on Sandra.

What we're raising funds to cover:

Replacement furniture, mattress, and bed

Clothing, electronics, and everyday essentials

Hotel and temporary living expenses for the weeks or months ahead while repairs are completed.

Sandra has spent 22 years raising money so that others could survive and heal. She has never once asked for anything in return — until now, because she has no choice.

Any amount helps. Whether it's $10 or $100, every dollar brings Sandra closer to having her home and her life back. And if you can't donate, please share this page — it costs nothing and it means everything.

Sandra has spent a lifetime being someone's village. Now let's be hers.

My name is Gene, and Sandra has been my best friend for 22 years — the same 22 years she has spent volunteering for the American Cancer Society and giving everything she has to others. I'm starting this fundraiser because Sandra would never ask for help herself. But I know her, and I know she needs it. Now it's our turn to show up for her.