Help support four special needs children in this new chapter

Hello, my name is Fran Mastellar with BlingbyFran.com.

Last week I received a phone call nobody ever wants to receive… please read on..

Help Us Support Four Special Children in our community…

Dear friends and community,

Last week, my cousin Sharon tragically and unexpectedly passed away, leaving behind four children, Christina (31), Sophie (17), Dennis (15), and Hope (12). Each of these beautiful children has special needs and relied entirely on Sharon for care.

They all lived with my mom over eleven years in Lodi, NY.

Now, my 74-year-old mother Darlene has taken on the responsibility of raising them full-time. She has to take a leave of absence from her job to provide the attention and care they need, but this will leave her with no income. While she has applied to transfer Social Security and other forms of assistance, we've been told that it could take months before she receives anything.

Everything that Sharon had, bank accounts etc., have been frozen.

Most of everything was in Sharon's name. This also means they need a vehicle for transportation to doctor’s appointments and more.

As we approach the new school year, we are struggling to provide the children with the clothes and tools they need. We’re reaching out to ask for your help in any way possible, whether it’s through donations, spreading the word, or any other support you can offer.

Please help us reach as many people as possible so we can give these children the stability and care they deserve during this difficult time.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.