Losing our dad on December 28th, 2025, changed everything for my sister and me. Not only did we lose someone we loved deeply, but we also lost the financial support that helped us keep up with rent and utilities. Since then, we've fallen behind, and it feels impossible to catch up. On top of that, my sister is facing stage four terminal colon cancer, and the stress of our situation has been incredibly hard on her. I’m doing everything I can to keep us afloat, but the weight of it all is overwhelming. Giving up isn’t an option—I have my sister to think about, and I’m not leaving her. Staying in our home is so important to us because it’s where we feel closest to our dad, and we’re not ready to let go of that connection just yet.

Our rent is due tomorrow, April 5th, and I’m not sure what’s going to happen. We just have to hope we don’t lose our house and the feeling of security we have here with our dad. My sister and I have always tried to be as generous and kind as we can, giving more than we get back. I would do anything to help someone in need, and I hope there are people out there like us who believe in kindness and generosity. Unfortunately, we’ve come across people who have taken advantage of us, and we’ve even lost everything we owned. I was even scammed once on GoFundMe, so I’m being cautious.

The funds from this fundraiser will help us pay two or three months ahead on rent and get our utilities up to date. This would give us some much-needed breathing room to focus on my sister’s health and honor our parents’ wishes by taking their ashes to the coast and the mountains. Your support would mean the world to us. For once, we might be able to relax and start over, even if just for a little while. We need the help very badly, and I hope the kindness in people will come out to help us. Thank you so much for considering a donation and for being there for us during this incredibly difficult time.