From the very beginning, my niece Jenny has faced more than her fair share of challenges. Born with serious medical issues, her life has been shaped by pain, perseverance, and above all, resilience. She’s endured every hardship with quiet strength and unwavering determination.
Despite her own health struggles and disabilities, Jen devoted 17 years to lovingly raising her son—who had severe disabilities of his own—until his heartbreaking passing. Five years ago, her husband died in his sleep from a heart attack which was devastating. She was also the sole caregiver for her mother until her recent death just a few months ago. Jen has always been the one others depended on, even when her own health was fragile.
Now Jen needs our help.
Recently, she was diagnosed with diverticulitis—a painful and serious condition. Like many people with only Medicaid, Jen has faced an uphill battle trying to access consistent, quality care. At first, she tried to manage the symptoms on her own. But her condition worsened rapidly, leading to multiple infections that landed her in the hospital.
She’s now been hospitalized for several weeks, with her condition growing more severe. A fever of over 106 degrees signaled a critical turning point. She was rushed into emergency surgery, where doctors performed a colostomy—something that may never be reversible due to the extent of internal damage. The infections persist, and more surgeries are on the horizon.
Jenny is already on disability, but the road ahead comes with a mountain of new, unexpected expenses—medical supplies, ongoing treatments, transportation to specialists, and basic living costs during her recovery. It’s more than she can handle alone. Also, she is trying to help her daughter through college to become a nurse and I truly don’t want her to have to give up her dream!
I am reaching out to ask for your help. Any donation—no matter how small—will go directly toward easing Jen’s financial burden so she can focus on what matters most: healing.
Please consider giving if you can, and sharing this with others who may be able to help. After a lifetime of caring for others, it’s time for us to care for Jenny.
With gratitude,
Sandy Hohne