Hello, to whom might be reading this letter. First and foremost we the Velarde family would like to extend our love and sincere gratitude to whom can donate to our fund. We would like to share with you all a small story about the man we are seeking help for Ray Velarde. Husband, father, grandpa, and a great friend to all who know him. On New Year’s he had a firework accident that has caused damage to his abdomen and damage to his right hand and leading it to be amputated. He has a long road to recovery and a few more surgeries to go, including burns to his chest and stomach which he will need skin graphs done. Everyone who knows Ray may have different opinions on him, but we all can agree, he’s one hard worker. He puts his all into any job that he almost comes short to getting it perfectly done. He is going to be out of work for awhile and is now considered disabled. Our family really can’t afford this extra financial hardship, especially since he brought in extra money with his side jobs, which helped us out so much to get by. We are asking to anyone that can donate~contribute in any way possible would be greatly appreciated. And if you can’t please just keep him and our family in your prayers. That would mean so much to us. Thank you, and bless you all.