Dear Community Members,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you today to share a story that is close to my heart, and to ask for your help in a situation that has deeply affected my family.
My mother, a pillar of strength and resilience, has been living with a condition known as kyphosis. Kyphosis is an abnormality of the spine causing excessive curvature of the upper back1. This condition can cause pain, stiffness, and in severe cases, difficulty in breathing1. It can make standing difficult and may cause one to lean forward, giving a hunched-over appearance34.
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, a catastrophe that caused significant damage across Florida, my mother’s house was severely affected. The hurricane took off her roof completely, leaving her home exposed and uninhabitable.
In the hope of rebuilding her life and making her home livable again, my mother entrusted her life savings of $52,000 to a contractor. The plan was to replace the roof and customize the house to accommodate her condition. However, till this day, we have not seen the contractor. He ran off with her money, leaving us in a dire situation.
Therefore, I am reaching out to you, our community, for help. We need assistance to get my mother’s roof put back on and make her house livable again so she can return to her home. Any form of help, be it financial, labor, or materials, would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Your kindness and generosity in helping us during this challenging time would mean the world to us.
Sincerely, [Your Name]