Hi, my name is Maxine, and I am fundraising for my sister, Carolyn Winfield. I live and work in the DFW area as an RN, inspired by my dear sister to enter nursing.
With a heavy heart, I’m writing for a remarkable sister and mother, Carolyn Winfield. Her story of perseverance, devotion, and hardship requires attention and support. Please read through the story.
I am requesting financial assistance for Carolyn as she faces a severe illness, emotional and financial stressors.
The assistance would help alleviate the financial burden she is currently facing and allow her to spend quality time doing something special with her two sons. As a single parent and the sole breadwinner, she struggles to cover her living expenses, medical bills, and the cost of necessary treatments.
Creating lasting memories and cherishing moments together would be a tremendous comfort and strength for Carolyn and her son, Matthew. And Eric.
In February 2023, shortly after returning to Chicago via bus from visiting a sick relative in Arkansas, Carolyn received the devastating news that she had stage 4 cancer. The diagnosis left her shaken, but she refused to let despair take hold of her spirit.
She continued to be a pillar of strength for her sons, encouraging them to pursue their dreams. With her guidance and support, both young men have chosen academics and are now excelling in their chosen professions. One son graduated in 2013 with honors from Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois; the other is an aspiring Artist and Film producer. I am a proud sister and Auntie to these remarkable young men with so much character.
~From Little Rock to Chicago~
In early 1980 my sister made the brave and difficult decision to leave her childhood home in Arkansas and relocate to Chicago, her then-husband’s home.
Carolyn’s decision was driven by her love for her children and her belief in the transformative power of family. The marriage ended in divorce, leaving Carolyn to raise her kids alone.
Carolyn’s journey as a single mother was not an easy one. In 1987 Her eldest, Kimberly, became ill with rheumatic fever at eight years old. This devastating illness damaged her daughter’s major heart valve, and sadly, in 2010, she passed away at the young age of 23.
The pain of losing a child is unimaginable, and Carolyn has carried this grief with her throughout the years. Her unwavering faith and love for her family fuels her determination through hardships and obstacles.
As a brave and resilient single parent, Carolyn worked since 1982 as a dedicated practical nurse, often sacrificing her comfort and sleep to ensure that Kimberly, Matthew, and Eric, growing up in a neighborhood in South Chicago, Illinois, notorious for its challenges, were cared for physically mentally and financially.
Her two sons know their mother’s sacrifices and the immense love she has showered upon them. But for limited resources, they cannot spend the quality time they will cherish for years with their dear mother.
Eric and Matthew are working together tirelessly in the care of their mother because there is no other family support living in the area.
When considering your donation, please know that any amount is significant and would be greatly appreciated.
Sincere Thanks for your assistance and i will keep you notified of how your donation helped