Hi everyone,

I'm asking for help for my dear friend Lauren. Some of you may know her as the owner of ValajoDesigns, a company she built solely on her own.

Lauren would never ask for help for herself. She is selfless and kind and never wants to be a burden. But sometimes we all need a helping hand and this is her time.

Lauren is a business owner, an employee at a local gift store, and a substitute teacher. Her days are full of helping everyone smile, but smiling herself has become a problem.

Lauren noticed some swelling on the right side of her face two days ago. After visiting an oral surgeon they came up with a plan but the assistance she needs will be about $2,000. This is money Lauren just doesn't have.

She is suffering greatly. The swelling has gotten so bad she cannot open her eye any longer. An infection in your mouth can be a serious, serious health concern and no one should be put in harms way because of the financial cost of dental care.

Please help this beautiful soul. She is a mom and a creator of love and light. She is a wonderful wife to her husband Steve and is one of the most amazing people I have ever had the privilege to know.

Help me help her. Let's get her the money she needs to get this infection handled so she can keep being friend, wife, mother, and sticker maker extraordinaire.