Hello, my name is Michelle. Over the past few months, my father has been avoiding going to the hospital despite our concerns. Fear, along with the need to keep providing for our family, held him back. He works night shifts to support my mother and brother, as he's currently the only one earning an income. Lately, we've all noticed how much weight he's lost and how weak he's become. Despite our encouragement, his response was always, "No." He's missed work more frequently because his body just couldn't handle it, and while his boss has been understanding, the financial strain has grown.

At the end of September, we had to rush my dad to the ER after he became too weak to stand and couldn’t stop vomiting. The doctors ran several tests and recommended that he see a primary care physician. Since then, he hasn't regained his strength and has been unable to return to work. Unfortunately, because he works as a domestic employee, he doesn’t have any paid leave.

I’m creating this fundraiser to help my family cover our rent and utility bills for the next month while my dad recovers. I’m currently pursuing my MHC degree and, due to my unpaid internship, I'm unable to provide financial help at the moment. Any contribution, no matter the amount, would mean the world to us, and we would be forever grateful for your kindness and support.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.