Support a grieving grandmother and grandson after tragedy

Help a Grieving Grandmother Raise Her Grandson After Tragic Loss

On what should have been just another day in May of 2023, tragedy struck and changed a family's life forever.

Seventeen-year-old Ty'Tianna Weatherspoon was taken from this world far too soon in a heartbreaking hit-and-run accident. A vibrant young soul with her whole life ahead of her, she was also a devoted mother to her 1-year-old son, Hakeem, who is now left to grow up without the warmth and love of his mother.

In the wake of this unimaginable loss, Laquinta Weatherspoon, the young mother’s own mother, has stepped in to raise her grandson. She is now a full-time caregiver, navigating the immense grief of losing her daughter while doing everything she can to provide a stable, loving home for her grandson.

But the emotional and financial toll is overwhelming.

She is juggling work, grief, childcare, and the never-ending expenses that come with raising a toddler — all while trying to stay strong for her grandson. The truth is, she can’t do it alone.

This GoFundMe was created to give her some relief — whether it's help with daycare so she can continue working, mental health support as she processes this trauma, or simply being able to buy diapers, food, and pay bills without falling behind.

No child should have to lose their mother so young, and no grandmother should have to bear this burden alone.

If you feel moved to help, please consider donating — every single dollar makes a difference. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this page means the world to us.

Let’s show Laquinta & Baby Hakeem that they are not alone. Let’s help them find a little light in this time of darkness.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.