Main fundraiser photo

Mildred Guevara's Recovery Fund

As the youngest daughter of three kids, I never expected my strong-willed mother to have a drastic turn from a smiling face to one of pain on August 10, 2018. I saw my invincible mother get struck down by something I didn't know of. Being the strong woman she is, she fires out commands on what she needs.Trying to help her as much as we can, in the back of my head I still could not grasp an understanding of the situation other than that my hero, my mother, needed desperate help. Hearing the words of "I love you Mimi" as she moans in pain triggers my mind into full panic mode. Why does it sound like it's the last time I will hear her saying that? Why is she not being the invincible woman I know she is?

As I hear the sirens come closer and closer, I am trying as much as I can to keep my mother calm and reassured that help is on the way. When help finally pulls through and rushes her to the hospital, I finally felt relieved that my mother will truly be fine. However, my family and I later realized how a stroke could break even the strongest of people in life.

Hearing the news that the stroke has affected her speech, comprehension, and the feeling of her dominate side has crushed my family's heart. Knowing that my mother may never say 'I love you' or hear her laugh has made me regret so many things that I knew would have made my mother laugh or smile more.

As the youngest, I never learned what real responsibility was until seeing the responsibilities my older sister, Joann, was thrown upon after the accident. Seeing her try to be strong for my brother and I, while balancing her newfound responsibilities, has taken a toll on everyone both emotionally and physically. Although she does not wish to show her true feelings, as family I want her to know that I will always be there for her.

As the days kept going, I can see the overwhelming tasks of paying medical bills, mortgages, and further necessities that my family must take care of. Seeing my sister Joann, my brother Justin, and my father Jose try to decide on what needs to be done, has left me with so many questions. What could I possibly do for my own family? What can a nineteen-year-old girl do that can help my family financially in supporting my mother through her recovery?

Although I may not have a complete idea of what I could possibly do, I knew that I had to support my family in this desperate time of need. Of course, I will get a job to support my family in whatever way I can but I knew that there were others that wished to support my mother in this journey to recovery. 

While my mother is overcoming her biggest fight, my family and I are wishing for you to be part of the journey in supporting my mother in her path to recovery. The journey will definitely take time and patience. However, my family and I believe Mildred Guevara will come out stronger than ever in the end of this adventure.
Donate

Donations 

  • Anonymous
    • $100 
    • 6 yrs
Donate

Organizer

Jamie Guevara
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA

Your easy, powerful, and trusted home for help

  • Easy

    Donate quickly and easily.

  • Powerful

    Send help right to the people and causes you care about.

  • Trusted

    Your donation is protected by the  GoFundMe Giving Guarantee.