On Sunday, November 30th, our mom Stephanie suffered an unexpected stroke.

Our world has been turned upside down, and we are doing everything we can to support her through this difficult and uncertain time.

Doctors have told us she will likely be in the hospital for at least another month, and possibly longer. This means she is unable to work, unable to care for herself, and unable to maintain the responsibilities she normally carries on her own.

Our mom is the type of person who never asks for help. She is always helping others first, whether through her own counselling business for over 20+ years or simply by being the steady, loving backbone of our family. She doesn’t know we are creating this fundraiser as she would likely try and stop us, but we know she needs support right now more than ever.

We are raising funds to help cover:

• Her time off work

• Household and regular bills piling up during her recovery

• Additional recovery/healing treatments

• Expenses for caring for our younger brother

• Keeping everything stable at home while she heals

My sister and I have stepped in to care for our younger brother - getting him to school, activities, and appointments. Mom also has a high school exchange student staying at her place for two more months, so we are cooking meals, looking after him, and handling the responsibilities she has always managed by herself.

We know times are tough and Christmas is approaching. Many people are already stretched thin, and we completely understand if donating isn’t possible right now. Every little bit helps, even if it’s just sharing this page.

Our mom has spent her entire life giving, supporting, and lifting others up.

Now, she needs her community to lift her.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for any support you’re able to offer as we help Stephanie focus on her recovery ❤️‍