I’ve been fighting for my future since I was 14 years old—working every job I could, becoming financially independent by 18, and navigating life without any family support. I grew up in poverty, but I refused to let that define my story. I've pushed through every obstacle life has thrown at me, and I’ve always found a way to survive, to learn, and to grow. But now, for the first time, I’m facing something I can’t overcome on my own.
I’m pursuing my dream of becoming a registered nurse—a role that isn’t just a job to me, but a calling. I want to serve, to advocate, to be the voice for those who go unheard. I aim to become an RN case manager who doesn’t just treat patients, but changes policies, fights injustice, and brings light into the darkest corners of my community. But because I already have a degree, I don’t qualify for grants or free tuition. My student loans are nearly maxed out, I’ve applied for every scholarship I can find, and I’m still coming up short. I have no financial safety net. No family. Just me.
It’s incredibly difficult for me to ask for help. I’ve never had anyone to fall back on, and I’ve never expected a handout. But today, I’m asking—not just for charity, but for belief. I know what I’m capable of. I know the fire in my heart and the change I’m determined to make. This is more than tuition. This is the final barrier between me and the life I’ve fought to build. If you can help, even a little, you’re not just funding an education—you’re fueling a mission to bring compassion, justice, and healing to those who need it most. Please, invest in me. I won’t let you down.