Support Karen with out of country medical crisis

Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers,

My name is Josie Merriam I am Karen’s niece. On behalf of Karen’s family, we are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for your support for Karen, a devoted mother of three who is currently fighting for her life in a hospital in Costa Rica after suffering a devastating aneurysm.

Karen is a loving, hardworking, and selfless woman who has always put her children first. Her world revolves around them, and they need her now more than ever. This sudden medical emergency has turned their lives upside down, leaving them with overwhelming medical expenses, travel costs, and daily living expenses they cannot cover alone.

Her children, who are already facing the unimaginable fear of losing their mother, need stability, love, and support during this difficult time. We are asking for any donation, big or small, to help with:

Medical bills and treatment costs to give Karen the best possible chance at recovery

Travel and accommodation costs for family members who have flown to Costa Rica to be by Karen’s side and advocate for her care

Extended stay expenses, as her loved ones navigate a foreign country while making sure she receives the best medical treatment possible

Karen’s family is doing everything they can to be with her during this fight, but the financial burden is immense. Flights, temporary housing, food, and transportation costs are quickly adding up on top of mounting medical bills.

Karen has always been there for others—now it’s our turn to be there for her. If you can donate, please do. If you can't, sharing this page with your friends and family will make a world of difference.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love, prayers, and support. Let’s come together to give Karen and her kids hope in their darkest time.

With gratitude,

Josie Merriam