Hope's Funeral Fund
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As many of you may know Hope was a miracle baby. Hope was diagnosed with Trisomy 18/Edwards syndrome before her birth. Doctors predicted she would never even live to her birth. Afterward, we were given timeframe after timeframe that she would not see. (She won't survive the birth, she wouldn't live a week, then a month, then a year). But by the grace of God and the strength and determination of her mother and her family we were blessed to have Hope brighten our lives for nearly 8 years. Unfortunately, overnight on February 25th Hope finally succumbed to her battle with Trisomy 18. Hope passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with her family.
Those who knew Hope knew she was a fighter and how strong and spunky she was. She brought light into this world every single day. We know she is in heaven watching over her mother and brothers.
Unfortunately, due to her condition, the family was unable to find a company to provide her life insurance. As most of you know her mother is a single mom who has been doing her best every day to care and provide for her children. This loss is not only devastating emotionally but financially as well. Not only is she now expected to cover significant final expense costs but she will be losing income in the form of benefits Hope received. As such we ask if you can find it in your hearts to help fill this gap while her family grieves and readjust to this major personal and financial life event. Any little amount helps and is greatly appreciated.
Organizer and beneficiary
Rosemary Martinez
Organizer
Hackensack, NJ
Ashlee Pettis
Beneficiary