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My name is Sahana Nava Mendez, and I am fundraising for my uncle, Juan Manuel, who was arrested for a simple traffic violation while driving the same vehicle he uses to work and provide for his family. At the time, he was simply doing his job, working hard to support his loved ones, never imagining he would end up unjustly detained by immigration.

My uncle came to the United States as a young child. This is the only home he knows. He has always been a good, kind, and generous person—someone deeply devoted to his family. He has three U.S. citizen children who need him deeply. He never hesitates to help anyone in need, and his greatest pride has always been to care for and protect his loved ones.

Today, his absence has left an enormous void. His family is heartbroken, feeling helpless without him at home. His oldest son, Isaiah, is recovering from surgery and misses his father every single day. Aiden, his younger son, constantly asks through tears when his “papi” will return. His wife is left to face the household and the children alone, carrying a heavy emotional and physical burden she should not bear without her partner.

We are holding sales, and doing everything possible to cover legal costs and fight for his freedom. I humbly ask for your help to bring him back home. Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference.

Thank you for taking the time to read this story and for any support you can give. Every act of kindness will come back to you multiplied in blessings. ❤️

Mi nombre es Sahana Nava Mendez y esta recaudación es en beneficio de mi tío, Juan Manuel Mendez, quien fue arrestado por una simple violación de tráfico mientras conducía el mismo vehículo que utiliza para trabajar y llevar el sustento a su familia. En ese momento, él se encontraba trabajando, cumpliendo con su deber diario de proveer para los suyos, sin imaginar que terminaría injustamente detenido por inmigración.

Mi tío llegó a los Estados Unidos desde que era muy pequeño. Este país es el único hogar que conoce. Siempre ha sido una persona buena, amable, generosa y profundamente dedicada a su familia. Nunca ha dudado en ayudar a quien lo necesita, y su mayor orgullo ha sido siempre cuidar y proteger a los suyos.

Hoy, su ausencia ha dejado un vacío inmenso. Su familia vive con el corazón roto, con impotencia al no poder tenerlo en casa. Sus hijos lo necesitan: su hijo mayor, Isaiah, se está recuperando de una operación y extraña a su padre cada día. Aiden, su hijo pequeño, pregunta constantemente con lágrimas en los ojos cuándo volverá su “papi”. Su esposa enfrenta sola las responsabilidades de la casa y la crianza, cargando un peso emocional y físico que no debería llevar sin su compañero.

Estamos realizando ventas, rifas y cualquier esfuerzo posible para cubrir los gastos legales y luchar por su libertad. Les pido de todo corazón que nos ayuden a traerlo de vuelta a casa. Cualquier aportación, por pequeña que sea, hará una gran diferencia.

Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de leer esta historia y por cualquier apoyo que puedan dar. Cada gesto de ayuda se multiplica en bendiciones. ❤️
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