Meet my madre, Renee Robles. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2006.  I was 4 years old and didn’t fully understand the severity of what could be. Around my pre-teen years she became debilitated. She had to use a cane to get around and after a couple years, she now uses a walker.  Since I was 5, it’s been just me and my madre.  She’s been the sole provider for us and I have never wanted for anything.  Unfortunately, the company she has been working for has went out of business and closed the doors.  Savings are getting low, although she will never let me know how hard it is, I am old enough to know she needs help. With her disability, she is unable to work at a new place and I am worried.  She’s always been there for me, she’s my best friend.  Our relationship is like no other.  She is the strongest woman I know. I see her struggle and she still puts on a smile and encourages others every day.  She is truly an inspiration to anyone that knows her.  As amazing as she may appear on the outside, the disease is taking over on the inside. I am now a junior in high school.  I would do anything for my madre and always will, but the reality is I will be leaving for college soon and I am afraid of what’s going to happen to her.  She’s blind out of one eye and her left leg drags. She can’t stand up without holding on to something and if she has to walk a distance longer than 5 minutes she has to be pushed in her walker or in a wheelchair.  The past few years have been really rough with my madre going through multiple episodes with MS.  There’s days she can’t walk and all she can do is sleep.  I hate seeing her go through this.  She’s so young and her energy is so positive.  It’s just not fair.

There is a stem cell treatment she can do but its $50,000 and then she will need time to heal. It could take up to 6 months for her to recover. This is something we cannot afford by a long shot. More than anything I just want to see my madre healthy and able… able to live her life just like everyone without the pains and restrictions of this horrible brain disease.  She is my world and all I ask is for whatever you are able to contribute, please do.  I don’t know what I would do without her.  Thank you.