A generous heart for Cindy

(photo of Cindy with coworker)

Hello, our names are Diane and Nina and we are fundraising for Cindy.

Have you ever gone to a restaurant and been served by the perfect waitress? Perhaps you met Cindy who is caring, loves her job and her goal is to serve your meal exactly as ordered and to bring it in a timely fashion. Cindy is that type of professional and has been working her talents and providing an amazing experience that makes customers feel like family for over 40 years.

She has quite a following of loyal customers who are lifted by Cindy’s warm smile and her ability to remember names & preferences, all with a very positive attitude. She is tiny in stature but gigantic with her endless energy. Many of us call Cindy the “energizer bunny”. The owner of our local cafe and her co-workers know that Cindy will always show up for work even if it is detrimental for her health. For example, Cindy was trying to help out her understaffed cafe and at the same time try to save up some extra income for after her surgery,. However, she was not able to work full time due to her weakened heart condition. Cindy tried to work a few short shifts but would end up overexerting herself and then be out sick for many weeks. When she finally tried to return for a shift, Cindy contracted COVID. She now needs to rest and regain her strength for surgery on January 30th. The doctors will be performing major heart surgery. Cindy's heart health journey has been a difficult one through the years. She could no longer apply short term fixes that allowed her to return to work in a reasonable time frame. Cindy will need our financial help while she is out of work for three to six more months. The money raised will go towards her medical and personal living expenses while she rehabs.

Please consider donating to help Cindy get through these next months so this wonderful woman can return to her work & her community with the support of the generous hearts of many.