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Help Lauren’s Road to Recovery

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Hello, everyone. My name is Melek, and I’m reaching out to ask for your support for my best friend and coworker, Lauren. Recently, Lauren was involved in a terrible accident—struck by a car during her lunch break. What should have been a moment of rest and recharge turned into a nightmare, leaving her with serious injuries and an overwhelming path to recovery.

Lauren and I work together, and I can’t overstate how much of a light she is in both the workplace and in our lives. Every day, she brings positivity, compassion, and laughter to everyone she meets. Whether it’s going the extra mile to help someone out, making us laugh on a tough day, or simply showing kindness in her unique way, Lauren truly makes the world a better place. Now, after this tragic accident, it’s our turn to be there for her.

Due to the severity of her injuries, Lauren’s recovery will require multiple surgeries, extensive physical therapy, and months—possibly even years—of rehabilitation. These medical expenses are already beginning to mount, and the financial stress is adding to an already difficult time. Lauren is facing a long journey, and we want her to be able to focus on healing, not on how she’ll manage to pay for it all.

Our goal with this GoFundMe is to ease the financial burden on Lauren so she can concentrate fully on getting better. We’re aiming to cover her medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and any necessary home care or support she’ll need to regain her independence. I know that Lauren has always been there for us, and now we have a chance to give back some of that love and support she’s always shown to others.

We would be grateful for any amount you’re able to contribute. Every dollar truly counts and will go toward ensuring Lauren has everything she needs to heal and recover fully. Even if you can’t donate, sharing this page with others would mean the world to us. The more people who hear her story, the closer we get to helping her through this.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting Lauren. She’s an incredible friend, coworker, and person who deserves all the love and support we can give her. With your help, I know she can come out of this stronger than ever.

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Donations 

  • katrina bala
    • $25
    • 4 mos
  • Laura Paulescu
    • $10
    • 4 mos
  • Stephanie Godinez
    • $50
    • 4 mos
  • Sara Morton
    • $100
    • 4 mos
  • Erik Morris
    • $50
    • 5 mos
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Organizer and beneficiary

Melek Hernandez
Organizer
Brea, CA
Lauren Quinones
Beneficiary

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