Stephanie is not only my coworker, but also my best friend's niece, and she is facing an incredibly difficult time. Recently, Stephanie experienced the heartbreaking loss of her baby girl, Willow Mae, at just 24 weeks. This tragedy required her to undergo emergency surgery, and she spent time in the hospital recovering from both the physical and emotional toll.

Stephanie's husband will be working to support them while also caring for his wife and grieving the loss of their daughter. Unfortunately, Stephanie has now run out of sick time at work and will need to be off for another 6-8 weeks to recover and grieve. During this time, she will not have any income, which adds a heavy financial burden to an already overwhelming situation. The stress of worrying about how to cover the cost of bills and everyday living expenses is the last thing she should have to face while trying to recover and grieve.

Our employer does not allow us to donate our own extra sick time, so I am reaching out to our community for help. By supporting this fundraiser, you can help Stephanie focus on healing and grieving, rather than worrying about how to make ends meet. Any contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference. Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and support during this incredibly difficult and painful time.