Support for Anna Marie Macari: A Mother’s Rapid Battle with CJD

The Heart of Our Family

Anna Marie Macari has always been the light of our lives. As a devoted mother and a loving wife, she spent her years putting everyone else first. Whether she was dedicating her career to caring for people with disabilities or simply making sure the neighborhood cats were fed, her heart was—and is—limitless. She is a fun-loving, kind soul who never hesitated to help a stranger in need. Now, she is the one who needs our help.

The Unthinkable Diagnosis

Recently, our world has been turned upside down. Anna Marie Macari was diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare and rapidly progressive brain disorder. CJD is a cruel disease; it causes severe, fast-acting dementia, and the prognosis is heartbreakingly short. For a woman who was so active and full of life, seeing this decline happen in a matter of weeks has been devastating for our children and our community.

Why We Need Your Support

Because CJD progresses so quickly, Anna Marie Macari now requires 24/7 specialized care. The physical, emotional, and financial toll is immense. We want to ensure her remaining time is spent in comfort, dignity, and peace, surrounded by the family she loves so dearly.

We are reaching out to our community to help cover the mounting costs associated with her care and the difficult road ahead:

With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved wife and mother has lost her battle with CJD. We are deeply grateful for the support we’ve received, and we still have the following expenses to manage:

Existing medical bills.

Final expenses, including funeral and memorial services, so we can honor her life properly.

How You Can Help

Any contribution, no matter the size, will go directly toward Anna Marie Macari’s care and supporting our children through this transition. If you are unable to donate, we ask for your prayers for Anna Marie Macari and our family, and that you please share this page with others.

Thank you for your kindness, your prayers, and for helping us care for a woman who spent her whole life caring for the world.