I never imagined I'd be creating a GoFundMe for something like this, but the last month has completely turned my life upside down.

Within a matter of weeks, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), experienced an MS relapse, and then was involved in a car accident. While I'm incredibly grateful that everyone was okay, the accident left our car damaged and no longer as reliable as my family needs it to be.

As a single mom and a paraprofessional at an elementary school, reliable transportation isn't a luxury—it's how I get to work, take my daughter to school and appointments, and keep our lives moving. With everything else happening, the uncertainty of whether my car will safely get us where we need to go has become one more challenge I simply can't ignore.

I'm not asking for a brand-new vehicle. My goal is to raise enough money for a down payment on a dependable used car that I can count on for years to come. Having reliable transportation would lift an enormous weight off my shoulders and allow me to focus on what matters most: my health, my daughter, and continuing to work.

If you're able to contribute, no matter the amount, thank you from the bottom of my heart. If donating isn't possible, sharing this fundraiser would mean just as much.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for helping my daughter and me get through an incredibly difficult chapter. Every act of kindness, whether it's a donation or simply sharing this page, makes a difference.