I trust this letter finds you well. I am reaching out to you with a humble request during a challenging chapter in my life. As a single mother raising four wonderful children, I find myself grappling with a substantial financial burden due to accumulated debt over the years. I am seeking assistance in the amount of $80,000 to alleviate this weight and provide a more stable future for my family.
Among my children is my youngest daughter, who has been a beacon of strength and resilience since the day she was born. Olivia was born prematurely at just 24 weeks gestation and weighing only 13 ounces. Due to her extreme prematurity and size, Olivia spent 269 days in the neonatal intensive care unit during the height of covid-19 in 2020. Olivia had multiple illnesses in the hospital, has had several broken bones, and was on a ventilator for several months because she could not breathe on her own. During her time in the hospital, Olivia had to be transferred between three different NICUs, twice by ambulance and once by airplane. I had to manage my time between working, taking care of my three older children at home, and visiting my very sick daughter hours away in the hospital. It was an impossible reality and to this day, I don’t know how we managed. Olivia came home from the hospital when she was nine months old; she was on oxygen and was fed via g-tube directly into her stomach.
Three years later, and Olivia is off oxygen, however she’s still fed by g-tube, and she’s blind in one eye due to retinopathy of prematurity. She attends physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and has many follow up doctors’ appointments. She’s been through so much in her short life. Her journey has been a testament to the power of perseverance and determination.
The financial strain I am facing stems primarily from years of accumulated debts (both medical and personal) that have accrued over time, hindering my ability to create a more secure and comfortable life for my family. While striving to meet the needs of my children, the weight of debt has become a constant challenge, overshadowing our ability to thrive.
Your philanthropic support and generosity could lift this burden, allowing us to break free from the constraints of financial hardship. Your contribution would directly aid in clearing the accumulated debts, providing a fresh start and the opportunity to build a more stable and secure foundation for my children’s future.
I understand the numerous requests you receive and the multitude of worthy causes seeking assistance. Yet, your kindness and support would serve as a guiding light, illuminating a path towards a brighter future for my family. Your generosity could make an immeasurable difference, not only in our present circumstances but in shaping the possibilities that lie ahead. Your compassion and consideration would mean the world to us, offering hope and a renewed sense of possibility.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and consider my plea.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Jodi
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