Erika Laredo

I am a mother of four beautiful children, including my youngest, who has autism. I am reaching out with a humble heart because I am facing one of the most difficult challenges of my life.

I live with a chronic, debilitating medical condition that requires ongoing treatment and medically necessary surgery. Unfortunately, navigating the healthcare system has become an overwhelming battle. I’ve faced repeated insurance denials and one appeal after another, including denials for lodging and meals needed to access previous surgical care.

Now, with another necessary surgery coming up in less than a month, I am facing the same barriers all over again. I have no financial means to cover the expenses that insurance will not provide, including lodging near the medical facility, meals, transportation, and other costs associated with receiving treatment and recovering.

As a mother, my biggest concern is being able to get the medical care I need while making sure my children are safe, supported, and cared for. I want to be healthy and present for my children, but the financial obstacles are making it incredibly difficult to move forward.

I am asking for help because I cannot overcome these expenses alone. Every donation, no matter the amount, will help remove some of these barriers and bring me closer to receiving the treatment I desperately need.

If you are unable to donate, sharing my story would mean just as much.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read my story, for your kindness, and for helping a mother get the care she needs to be there for her children