Dear Friends, Family, and Kindhearted Strangers,

I am reaching out with a heavy heart to ask for your help and support for my beloved mother, Vanessa Mitchell. She is a wonderful woman, a devoted mother of four, a loving grandmother to five, and a dedicated wife. For those who know her, you understand the incredible strength and warmth she brings to every aspect of her life. But now, she needs our collective strength as she faces not one but two life-threatening battles.

Vanessa’s Battle with Multiple Myeloma

In recent years, Vanessa was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer that affects the plasma cells in the bone marrow. This devastating disease weakens bones, impairs kidney function, and compromises the immune system. Vanessa has been courageously undergoing chemotherapy to combat this cancer, attending Bethel’s Family Church on Sandpiper whenever she has the strength. Before her diagnosis, she was an active member of the church, singing in the choir and giving back to her community whenever she could.

A Tragic Car Accident

On July 22nd, 2024, our world was shaken when Vanessa was involved in a horrific car accident. A driver going the wrong way on the freeway hit her vehicle head-on, with her 4-year-old granddaughter in the car. While her granddaughter miraculously survived with a swollen face and a busted nose, Vanessa wasn’t as fortunate. Almost every bone in her body was broken.

She suffered:

The Road to Recovery

On August 12th, after multiple surgeries, Vanessa suffered cardiac arrest due to fluid build-up in her lungs, adding further strain on her already weakened heart. She had to be taken off ventilation and underwent a tracheotomy to aid her breathing. As of August 18th, she remains in the ICU, fighting every day to survive and heal.

Vanessa faces a long road ahead. She will need extensive rehabilitation, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, to regain the ability to walk, breathe independently, and return to some semblance of normal life.

The Financial Burden

The driver responsible for the accident did not have car insurance, leaving Vanessa’s insurance solely responsible for the wreck. Despite the coverage, the extensive surgeries and therapies have exceeded insurance caps, leaving our family burdened with overwhelming medical bills.

We are a proud family, and it is difficult for us to ask for help. However, we know that we cannot shoulder this burden alone. We humbly ask for your support to help Vanessa on her journey to recovery without the added stress of mounting medical bills.

How You Can Help

Any amount you can contribute will make a difference in Vanessa’s recovery. Your donation will go directly toward covering her medical expenses, rehabilitation, and the care she needs to heal and rebuild her life.

We understand that these are challenging times for everyone, and any support, no matter how small, is deeply appreciated. If you are unable to contribute financially, please consider sharing this campaign with others who might be able to help.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, generosity, and prayers. Together, we can help Vanessa fight her battles and reclaim the life she so richly deserves.

With gratitude,