Isaiah Jackson

I'm still in the hospital

I am grateful for any donations that will bring me closer to my goal I have been back hospitalized for about 1 week

I'm trying to get at least $200 to get a few weeks at a hotel to get off of the street I was jumped by a pack of guys strangers on osu campus this is my face my birthday is next Sunday i been sleeping by a bridge i can't honestly believe it i never thought it would get this bad in my life

Click video of me speaking Greetings to you all God bless you this fundraiser is for myself Isaiah Jackson former ohio state university athlete I am raising funds for personal causes related to the current issues in my life I am from and currently live in Columbus Ohio this is my story I grew up in a blended household Christianity and Islam I grew up knowing both faiths equally my mom passed away 2 years ago Tyra Jackson by birth and kareemah Muhammad as a muslim dearly loved among all people she encountered i found my mother dead in her hospital bed i deal with the trauma daily i grew up in a broken home so losing my mom felt like a double tragedy in one it felt like i lost my father all over again because she played both roles. In then watching her lose significant amount of blood on Christmas day 2023 and trying to stop it for it to keep coming out getting all over the floor and all over me I cooked for her i cleaned i did everything i could do to help save her life God had other plans from Christmas day 2023 to January 9th 2024 I stayed in thr hospital with her the sudden death date my mom was my main line of support to ultimately having nobody i always knew i could fall back on her until it all changed nobody knew she had cancer from 2017 to 2024 we looked on her mychart and saw she had appointments me and my family and when the symptoms were present on her body it was to late so it has been very difficult to move forward without that support This support no matter from who who would give me the chance to focus on my studies, and advocacy work while rebuilding stability in my life. My goal is not only to overcome my own challenges, but to use my experiences to raise awareness and advocate for others. I care deeply about standing up for elders, vulnerable individuals, and communities whose voices often go unheard. I am especially motivated by my mother’s legacy and the positive impact we were able to have on our small community for nearly a decade. Carrying forward that spirit of service continues to inspire me to turn difficult experiences into something meaningful that can help others. Me with the football and my mom watching me play football with the kids in my community a usual activity we all did were my mom standing is where we lived we gave back to our community and were actively in the kids lives With your help, I can: - Secure stable housing and a safe space to call my own that honors me and my mom original goal before she died to get stable housing together to help each other. While I be her caregiver ***MAIN GOAL *** Let's rise above hardship and build a brighter future together. Thank you for your generosity and support. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps move me one step closer to rebuilding stability and achieving my goals. Your support will allow me to continue working toward making a positive impact in my community and beyond and start my life over Your support will also allow me to recover essential needs clothing toiletry shoes My ultimate goal is raise $700 to help regain my stability I never thought I would ever create a real GoFundMe to cover a first month’s rent, a security deposit, and essential necessities as I work toward a more stable living situation. I am truly grateful for any support, no matter the amount, and deeply appreciate everyone who takes the time to help. My mom's Tombstone here My hydrocephalus condition water on brain What the shunt look like inside of me from my brain to my stomach catheter My staples from brain surgery number 2 ( may 2024 ) the hook like scar is from the first one ( December 2018 shunt inserted and draining accumulated fluid enough to kill me) This is me Me and my mom Former ohio state University athlete me