<div>Hi everyone,

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<div>Our family is going through something we never imagined. My 17-year-old niece, Bailey, was recently diagnosed with a large brain tumor after a year of worsening headaches. She endured a 22 hour long surgery on 8/1 to remove the tumor and is now recovering at Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital. We’re still waiting to learn exactly what type it is, and what the road ahead will look like — but what we do know is that the recovery will be long, and she won’t be able to do it alone.

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<div>Bailey’s mom, Maria, has been at the hospital by her side since the moment she was admitted. Maria is a single mom, currently pregnant, raising three kids — 17-year-old Bailey and 8-year-old twins. She works as a server to support her family, and she’s also working hard to build a better future by attending nursing school (currently on summer break).

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<div>But all of that has had to be put on hold.

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<div>Maria has already missed over 10 days of work, and there’s no option for paid leave. Once Bailey is discharged, she’ll need round-the-clock care, follow-up appointments, and supervision, which means Maria will need to miss even more work to help her daughter heal — all while being pregnant and managing the twins, who Bailey used to help care for sometimes while Maria worked.

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<div>There is no discharge plan yet, no income at the moment, and no way to meet the growing costs of life, recovery, and survival without help.

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<div> How You Can Help:

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<div>We’re raising funds to help cover Maria’s lost income, basic expenses, and Bailey’s post-surgery needs — including time off work, travel to appointments, and help with childcare while Maria focuses on being a mom, nurse, and advocate.

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<div>Anything you can give — whether it’s $5, a share, or a kind message — means the world. This is a scary and overwhelming time, and we’re trying to take it one day at a time.

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<div>Maria has always worked hard to provide everything for her kids, and right now, she just needs a chance to focus on what matters most — helping Bailey heal.

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<div>Thank you for loving our girl and for lifting our family up. 

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In Her Brain Surgery Era (Bailey’s Version)

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In Her Brain Surgery Era (Bailey’s Version)

Just $840 to go!
Make an impact.