Rachel is my dear friend and work wife, who is facing one of the hardest moments of her life. Her mother, who lived in El Paso, recently lost her battle with cancer. Rachel, who lives here in San Diego, is now left to handle not only the emotional weight of this loss but also the financial challenges that come with arranging a funeral and traveling to be with her family.

As my assistant teacher at the preschool, Rachel works hard to support our students, but preschool teacher pay makes it difficult to cover these unexpected expenses. The costs for the funeral and travel are overwhelming, and she could really use some extra support from our community right now.

Any help you can offer—whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this fundraiser—will make a meaningful difference for Rachel and her family. Your kindness will help ease their burden and show them they’re not alone during this difficult time.