My name is Jill, and I am fundraising for a woman who truly defines the word "sacrifice." For years, she has lived a life entirely devoted to others as a live-in health aide, providing 24-hour, 7-day-a-week care for my 98-year-old neighbor. She works without holidays, without days off, and without a home of her own here in Los Angeles. Every waking moment is spent ensuring our elderly live with dignity. She does this for one reason: her family in the Philippines. For a decade, she has sent 95% of her earnings home to support her children’s farm and her grandchildren’s education.
Now, a global crisis is unfolding at home. Due to the 2026 energy crisis and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippines is in a State of Emergency. Fuel has tripled in price, and the farm her family runs can no longer afford the diesel needed for harvest. Food prices have soared, and the 95% of her paycheck that used to provide for an entire community is now being swallowed by hyper-inflation. Despite working 168 hours a week, the math no longer adds up. The tragic war in the Middle East has put her family’s survival in immediate jeopardy.
She has spent her life caring for our parents and grandparents, standing by their bedside on Christmas, New Year’s, and every day in between. Now, it is time for us to look after her. She doesn’t have the time to ask for help—she is too busy working. As her neighbor, I am stepping in to ensure that her decade of hard work isn't wiped out by a global crisis. 100% of these funds will go directly to her so she can wire them home for emergency fuel to keep the family farm running during harvest and to cover the 300% increase in food costs. She has always cared for others—now it's our turn to care for her. Any support you can give will make a real difference for her and her family.
Now, a global crisis is unfolding at home. Due to the 2026 energy crisis and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippines is in a State of Emergency. Fuel has tripled in price, and the farm her family runs can no longer afford the diesel needed for harvest. Food prices have soared, and the 95% of her paycheck that used to provide for an entire community is now being swallowed by hyper-inflation. Despite working 168 hours a week, the math no longer adds up. The tragic war in the Middle East has put her family’s survival in immediate jeopardy.
She has spent her life caring for our parents and grandparents, standing by their bedside on Christmas, New Year’s, and every day in between. Now, it is time for us to look after her. She doesn’t have the time to ask for help—she is too busy working. As her neighbor, I am stepping in to ensure that her decade of hard work isn't wiped out by a global crisis. 100% of these funds will go directly to her so she can wire them home for emergency fuel to keep the family farm running during harvest and to cover the 300% increase in food costs. She has always cared for others—now it's our turn to care for her. Any support you can give will make a real difference for her and her family.