Support Jeanette's Healing Journey

Hi, my name is Desiree,

I am starting this account on behalf of my 16 year old daughter, Jeanette. On July 4th she was involved in a tragic event that resulted in her receiving severe burns on 33% of her upper body. She had to be airlifted from New Mexico to the Anschutz Children's Hospital in Denver in order to receive proper care. Her healing is going to be a long journey. While 33% of her body is burned, 28% will require skin grafting. This procedure will require a full day of extensive surgery as well as several months of healing.

In order for us to see her healing journey through it will require our family to relocate to Denver. The relocation will be necessary in order to keep her in treatment with her doctors and stay consistent with follow ups. As a single mother of four this has created another level of hardship - mentally, emotionally, and monetarily. Not to mention the physical and emotional agony that my daughter is facing at this time. We are in dyer circumstances and getting through this is going to require the love and support of our community.

The money raised from this fundraiser will be going toward all the expenses that will be required in order for my children and I to relocate to Denver. It will go toward living expenses, moving expenses and any other unforeseen expenses associated with her recovery. These funds will also be put toward anything not covered by insurance.

Words cannot express the level of distress that my daughter is facing right now. I would do anything to trade places with her, but I can't. What I can do is stay strong and do whatever it takes in order for her to receive the care that she needs. There is nothing more excruciating than watching your child suffer and not be able to ease their pain. Any and all help is very much appreciated during this time. Please keep Jeanette in your thoughts and prayers as she battles a level of pain that no kid her age should ever experience or understand.