Yesterday morning at 8:00 AM, Erika’s world changed in an instant. Erika is a valued member of our hospitality team and a devoted mother to Danna, a little girl who has bravely battled seizures since she was two years old. After years of hospital visits, medications, and uncertainty, Danna was diagnosed with right cortical dysplasia—an incurable brain malformation. For Danna, surgery is the only hope for a better life. Out of love and desperation, Erika and her family came to the United States through a port of entry, doing everything they could to navigate the system legally, all for one reason: to save their daughter’s life.
Yesterday, Erika’s husband was taken by ICE. Overnight, Erika became the sole caregiver for her children, facing Danna’s surgeries and daily challenges alone. She is now responsible for covering all expenses, caring for her children, and fighting for her family’s future—without the support she once had. Erika’s strength is inspiring, but she cannot do this alone.
We are sharing Erika’s story with her permission and with one heartfelt request: please lead with compassion. This is not about politics or debate—it’s about supporting a family in crisis. We are asking our community to come together for Erika, Danna, and their family. Your support will help cover Danna’s life-saving surgery and medical care, provide for basic living expenses, and give Erika the ability to focus on her children while working to reunite her family. Every donation, share, and prayer makes a difference. Let’s show up for Erika and her family when it matters most.
Yesterday, Erika’s husband was taken by ICE. Overnight, Erika became the sole caregiver for her children, facing Danna’s surgeries and daily challenges alone. She is now responsible for covering all expenses, caring for her children, and fighting for her family’s future—without the support she once had. Erika’s strength is inspiring, but she cannot do this alone.
We are sharing Erika’s story with her permission and with one heartfelt request: please lead with compassion. This is not about politics or debate—it’s about supporting a family in crisis. We are asking our community to come together for Erika, Danna, and their family. Your support will help cover Danna’s life-saving surgery and medical care, provide for basic living expenses, and give Erika the ability to focus on her children while working to reunite her family. Every donation, share, and prayer makes a difference. Let’s show up for Erika and her family when it matters most.