Mary is one of my best friends, and she’s always been the kind of person who brings joy and connection to everyone around her. She’s hilarious, deeply caring, and passionate about helping others. She’s working hard to start an event-planning and dating event business in San Diego because she loves connecting people and making their lives brighter.

Last year, Mary faced a life-changing challenge. She underwent brain surgery to remove a benign tumor that was causing severe migraines. The recovery was tough; she had to take months off work, and for a while, she wasn’t her usual sharp self. Despite her determination, her company fired her while she was on medical leave, claiming she didn’t seem invested anymore. Disability benefits helped for a time, but it’s been a long road to finding another job. To make matters worse, her health insurance failed her. After paying high premiums for a low deductible, she discovered that in-network costs didn’t count toward her deductible, leaving her with overwhelming medical bills.

Mary is a hard worker and responsible in every way. I believe that with your help, we can give Mary the support she needs to pay off her medical debt and move forward. Let’s help this bright, hardworking woman dig herself out of the hole she’s been unjustly put in, so she can continue making her friends’ days brighter, making people laugh, and bringing our community together.