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Stroke victim Leslie Jackson, desperate need.
Donation protected
This former Waterpolo Hall of Famer, suffered a stroke 10 years ago losing the full use of her right side, mostly her arm and some speech. She fought hard to recover over many years and is partially recovered. She learned to use her LEFT hand and completed dental hygienist training. Against all odds, she has worked as a dental hygienist for 4 years. Covid set her back financially. But recently she just suffered a major setback. She fell while riding her bike, and broke her only fully working, LEFT hand. Unable to support herself and having a terrible time trying to get disability, she has been using all her retirement savings to survive. ( that is the amount posted). Leslie is facing having to leave Santa Barbara and her beloved job, and having nothing to live on.
Please help. Leslie is a fearless, loving person. Her support dog is always by her side.
I am Leslie's best friend's mother, and surrogate mother. Leslie has been through so much. Please, if you can donate it will be appreciated. Leslie said she didn't want to take money from people, but she is desperate and I insisted. Please note: the videos are from 10 years ago, just to show her dedication to being an independent person, supporting herself.
Thanks, from myself and Leslie, and all her friends who love and support her.
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Fundraising team (2)
Della Cook
Organizer
Santa Barbara, CA
Leslie Jackson
Beneficiary
Devin Cook
Team member