Hello everyone! My name is Jaterria Patrick. I am a 24-year-old college student currently studying at Daytona State College for my bachelor's in engineering computer technology with a cybersecurity certification. I graduated from Seminole High School with a 3.4 GPA, where I attended marching band and AFJROTC, with hopes and dreams of one day joining the military, which all came to a stop when I had my first stroke at only the age of 20 while working as a saleswoman at T-Mobile on June 15, 2020. This left me with major left-side deficits that led me to learn how to do basic skills such as crawl and turn over again.

While accomplishing all of these skills, I unfortunately lost my mother to cancer 8 months after my first stroke, and it caused me to advance and figure out life very quickly. Throughout the past 3 years, I have been intubated on life support 3 times. I had my second stroke in August of this year, and recently, on October 11, 2026, I experienced my first mild heart attack.

Even though all of these trials and tribulations have arisen, I still managed to accomplish my A.A. in computer science in May 2025, my barbering license in May 2026, and will be completed with my bachelor's in computer engineering technology in May 2028.

Not only have I suffered from the stroke and heart attack, I have been dealing with years of heart failure, pulmonary issues, and pituitary issues, which have caused significant vision loss.

I am here today asking for any help and assistance as I get through this difficult time, as I prepare for my second heart surgery. All funds and proceeds will go toward bills, medical expenses, and college expenses. Even if you can’t donate, a share or a prayer will go a long way. Thank you in advance!