My name is Terese, and I have dedicated my life to working as a horse trainer. Recently, I suffered a severe injury to my hand, breaking three metacarpal bones in my index, middle, and ring finger. The surgery I need will involve inserting a screw down the middle of each broken bone, followed by months of intensive rehab and physical therapy. Because my hands are essential for my work, I have lost my ability to earn an income. To make things even more challenging, I do not have a vehicle, and my rehab appointments are a 62-mile round trip three times a week. My doctors estimate that it could take anywhere from six months to a year before I regain full strength and use of my hand.

The financial strain of this situation has been overwhelming. The funds raised here will go directly toward covering my medical bills, surgery, and the ongoing costs of rehab and physical therapy. They will also help with transportation expenses and general living costs while I am unable to work. Your support will allow me to focus on healing and getting back to the work I love, without the constant worry about how to make ends meet.

Every donation, no matter the size, truly helps. And if you're not able to give, sharing this page would mean so much to me! Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can offer—it genuinely makes a difference. Your kindness and encouragement mean the world to me as I work toward recovery.