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Single Mom's Expenses From Sudden Death in Family

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This fundraiser is for a dear friend, Carmelaine Hall, who unexpectedly lost her mom. Car is managing the overwhelming expenses and logistics of the funeral, legal fees, housing, travel to the hospital, and other costs, all while raising two sweet kids as a single mom and grieving after this sudden loss. She could really use some financial relief as she navigates the next few months.

Here's a brief summary of these recent events, as written by Car:

"At the end of June, my mom suffered a mini-stroke and two brain aneurysms. She was given tests and cat scans to determine the severity and said she was ok to wait for the brain stent surgery to divert blood away from the aneurysms. A later angiogram in September indicated that my mother's situation was more immediate and severe, and she was scheduled for the stent surgery a week later on September 27. The surgery was successful, and she was released after a day of recovery.

"On early Sunday morning, October 1, my mom had a catastrophic brain hemorrhage. The doctors were unable to do anything, and she was unresponsive and lost all upper functions; they kept her on a machine until we could get there to say goodbyes. We flew from Virginia to Florida and arrived Sunday night/Monday morning, and my mom passed on Monday evening.

"I am a single, disabled mother of two; my mom was helping us stay afloat by covering mortgage on the house where I live in Virginia. I am terrified about these next few months and not even sure how to get back down to Florida for the funeral at the moment.

"I am an only sibling and the only living immediate family member. I am responsible for the entire process of settling the estate from afar while surviving on a monthly disability income. I am not sure how long the legal process will take, but until it goes through, I don’t have access to any funds from the estate and have to maintain two households in the meantime as well. I can't even get a lawyer to talk to me without pre-payment. I have to pay the funeral home in advance for their services to get death certificates.

"I never learned to or liked asking for help, but now is the time. I need to make this happen for my mom, and I have to care for my kids. Literally, anything helps."

This fundraiser is managed by a friend who has known Car for 20+ years. All donations will go directly to her. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Please help us make it a little easier for Car and her family to her get through the challenges ahead. <3
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Donations 

  • Anonymous
    • $25
    • 1 yr
  • Hyesuk Konecne
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Tony Reed
    • $200
    • 1 yr
  • Barbara Rivera
    • $30
    • 1 yr
  • Joy Palumbo
    • $30
    • 1 yr
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Organizer and beneficiary

Elizabeth Starkey
Organizer
Astoria, NY
Carmelaine Hall
Beneficiary

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