Hi, my name is Mia Quinones. I'm 13 years old, and I’ve been living with Crohn’s disease since 2021.

It’s hard to put into words how much this disease has taken from me. I’ve spent more time in hospitals than in classrooms. I’ve tried so many treatments medications, diets, feeding tubes but nothing has truly worked. Some days, I smile and pretend I’m okay, but inside I feel tired, scared, and worn out.

On July 2, 2025, I’ll be having surgery to remove a part of my intestine that’s too damaged to keep. I’m only 13, and I shouldn’t have to face something this serious but this is my reality. It’s hard to watch other kids live normal lives while I’m stuck fighting every single day just to feel a little better.

What makes it even harder is seeing my parents struggle. They are amazing people who do everything for me. But the cost of my illness medical bills, travel, time off work is wearing them down. I can see it in their faces, even when they try to stay strong for me.

That’s why I created this GoFundMe on my own. Not because it’s easy to ask for help but because I love my parents and I want to take some of the pressure off their shoulders. If you can help in any way, even just by sharing this, it means more to me than you’ll ever know.

Thank you for reading my story. I hope one day I’ll be able to look back and say I made it through.

With love,

Mia