Ted Geras' memorial & bills.

Hi, my name is Bridget and I'm starting a go fund me due to the recent passing of my grandfather Theodore. A small summary of backstory: I have lived with him basically my entire life, and even though for about 7 years I did not live with him, he has always stepped up and acted as a father for me and was my comfort through the trying times throughout some of my childhood. Due to my bio dad being uncapable, my grandpa always had my back and best interest in his heart even before him and my grandma were able to get full custody of me. Supporting me financially by paying for school stuff, braces, buying clothing/items, etc. He did not have to take on that burden, however he did without second thought because his love for me is endless and he has the most kind and genuine soul. My life changed for the best when my grandparents took me in, and I was able to live where I belonged and should have never left, back in my childhood home. He became more of a father to me than my bio dad could ever be. I am forever grateful to him for that, he saved me in so many ways. More than being my grandfather, he was my Godfather and did everything within his power to give me the best life he could.  Since the passing of my grandmother in 2020, times have been tough for us. Financially, emotionally, and mentally. However, despite all of the struggles, he was my rock. He was my shoulder to cry on. He never gave up on me, even when I had given up on myself. He was my best friend, and forever will be. Always guiding me in the right direction and supporting me endlessly. Shortly after the passing of my grandmother, we had fallen behind on bills and struggled for a while and when we were starting to get back on track and stable, he got sick and things got significantly worse. The last month+ of his life, he hadn't been at our home. He had been between the hospital and rehab center, before finding out he had aggressive lymphoma, which had been the cause of other health deterioration rapidly. When treatment failed, comfort became priority. He is at peace now since God brought him to both rest as well as reunite with his daughter, wife, and rest of family. As much as that comforts me, the financial strain has fallen on my shoulders.

I want to honor him the way he rightfully deserves, as well as give myself the best chance at coming out of this with peace because I know that is all he has wanted for me my entire life. I just want to make him proud, and know that when he is looking down at me from Heaven, he knows that I will be okay and proud of the strong woman I have become, and will continue to grow into.

Asking for help is not easy when you're a woman who strives to be independent, however, peace will come with knowing I did everything I can to preserve his honor, and to protect myself as his goddaughter.

Any help is greatly appreciated. 

God Bless. ❤️