Help Jennie Heal and Rebuild After a Life-Changing Injury

If you’ve ever known someone who always shows up for others — the friend who lifts you when you’re down, who makes you laugh with their goofy humor, and who inspires you with their strength — then you know Jennie Grish.

Just over a month ago, Jennie suffered a catastrophic injury to her right eye, an accident that may permanently impact her vision. Doctors are doing everything they can, but at this time, they believe her retina may not be repairable.

For those who know Jennie, this is an especially heartbreaking setback. For the past 20 years, she has raised her two beautiful children entirely on her own while working full-time. And because she’s never been one to settle, Jennie returned to school a few years ago to become a nurse, driven by her desire to create a better life for her family and help others.

Recently, things were finally starting to fall into place. Her kids were doing well, she had landed a great nursing job, and after years of renting, she had proudly purchased her first home — a dream come true.

Then this unexpected accident turned everything upside down. Jennie was first treated at Franciscan in Crown Point, and then transferred to the University of Illinois, where top specialists confirmed the severity of her injury. She is seeking a second opinion and holding on to hope, but the medical bills are already piling up, and the pain and vision loss have made it impossible for her to work.

Jennie has always been the one taking care of everyone else — never asking for help, always putting her kids and patients first. Now, she needs us.

Your donation, no matter the amount, will go directly toward her medical expenses, household costs, and recovery support while she’s unable to work. Jennie’s vision may never fully return, but with our help, we can make sure she and her family have the support they need to get through this.

Please consider donating, sharing, and sending love and encouragement to Jennie. Together, we can help her see — in every possible way — how much her kindness and strength have meant to all of us. ❤️