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Help Valentina Heal After a Life-Changing Accident

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Help Valentina Heal After a Life-Changing Accident

Sometimes life changes in a split second — and for Valentina, that moment came when she chose love over fear.

While walking her dog during an already difficult financial time, Valentina faced a terrifying situation: her beloved dog — her closest companion — was suddenly attacked. Without thinking twice, she stepped in to save her. But with no one around to help, the situation turned tragic — leaving Valentina with serious injuries and emotional trauma that still lingers.

What made it even more heartbreaking was the timing. Just two days later, Valentina was scheduled to try out for a professional soccer team — an opportunity she had trained and dreamed of for years. Despite being in agonizing pain, heavily medicated, and at risk of losing the use of her fingers, she didn’t give up. With a cast on her hand and hope in her heart, she drove five hours to show up to the tryout.

She gave it everything she could — but her body simply couldn’t keep up. She was forced to stop midway, her dreams slipping through her fingers as tears welled in her eyes.

As if the emotional toll wasn’t enough, the aftermath has left her facing over $15,000 in medical bills — from the ambulance, ER, surgery, x-rays, and follow-ups. Valentina is an international student and does not have health insurance. Covering these expenses alone is nearly impossible.

Valentina has always been strong — but this time, she needs help. Every donation, no matter how small, brings her one step closer to healing — physically, emotionally, and financially.

Please consider donating or sharing her story. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support.
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Donations (3)

  • Dejon Masters-Seaman
    • $5
    • 21 d
  • Darly Camilo montenegro
    • $10
    • 23 d
  • Anonymous
    • $101st donor
    • 23 d
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