Supporting Me, Starlin Daigrepont: A Story of Resilience, Loss, and Hope

My Current Struggle

My family has faced an unimaginable series of challenges over the past two years, and now, with a heavy heart, I am reaching out for help. I have dedicated my life to helping others, and now I need my community to rally around me in return.

A Wave of Tragedy

• Loss of My Beloved Husband: My beloved husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer on May 19, 2023. After a difficult struggle, he passed away on June 14, 2024. The loss was devastating, but with the help of loving family and friends, I managed to navigate that dark period.

• My Son's Life-Altering Stroke: Just nine months later, in March 2025, my 37-year-old son suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke. Doctors were forced to remove a significant portion of his skull to relieve bleeding and swelling. Although the skull was replaced in September, the stroke has left him completely paralyzed on his left side, requiring intensive care and support that I provide.

My Unexpected Health Crisis

As I focused on caring for my son and grieving my husband, my own health suddenly deteriorated. I started experiencing frequent illnesses and falls, including two painful falls right before Thanksgiving (one on Sunday and one the day before).

I am currently on a journey through a myriad of doctors—including a hematologist, hepatologist, gastroenterologist, gynourologist, endocrinologist, and cardiologist—as they try to pinpoint a definitive diagnosis. The medical testing and uncertainty have added an immense emotional and financial strain.

The Home Crisis

The weight of these events has been compounded by a heartbreaking structural failure in my home. The stress of managing medical appointments and caregiving is now magnified by living in a deteriorating house.

• A fall on the day before Thanksgiving broke my toilet, revealing severe floor weakness.

• My house is literally falling apart, creating an unsafe environment for my son and me.

• My insurance has denied coverage, citing the damages as "wear and tear."

We are currently barely able to cover essential monthly bills (mortgage, lights, internet), leaving no funds available for critical home repairs.

Where Your Donation Will Go: Securing a Future and Empowering My Mission

Your generous donation will be split into three critical areas to immediately stabilize my family and me, and to allow me to continue my charitable mission:

1. Critical Home Repairs: Repairing the floors, fixing the plumbing issues, and addressing other structural damage to ensure a safe and secure home for my son and me.

2. Medical & Caregiver Support: Covering mounting medical co-pays, prescription costs, and providing necessary equipment/assistance for my son's left-side paralysis and my ongoing diagnostic journey.

3. Elevating My Charity Work: I currently run a group dedicated to helping the community. I am seeking funds to cover the necessary legal and administrative fees to establish this as an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Achieving this status will allow us to help even more people and families, especially during the Holidays.

My family and I have fought so hard. Please help me lift this burden so I can focus on my health, my son's recovery, and my passion for helping the community.