06/29/2023
We are reaching out to you today with a heartfelt request to support Lexi, an extraordinary young woman who has overcome immense challenges in her life and is now embarking on a remarkable journey. Lexi is my daughter.
Lexi, who was in foster care during her early years, has been granted a life-changing opportunity to pursue her education in England. We are organizing this fundraiser to help her make this dream a reality.
Lexi's journey has been far from easy. After spending the first year of her life in a challenging environment, I was allowed to become her foster mom and bring her home to California. Her resilience and determination have been evident throughout her life, and six years ago, she faced another significant test of strength. Lexi's biological mother reached out to me, pleading for me to care for Lexi’s three-year-old sister. This came at a great cost, both financially and emotionally. I had to legally contest this adoption in two states, hire two separate legal teams, and temporarily relocate to Oregon to establish residency. Finally, after six long years, the adoption was legally finalized in May 2022 when Cortana was 9 years old.
As for my own backstory, I was born with a congenital heart disease (or defect) and never expected to see the third decade of life. Thanks to medical advancements and amazing clinical teams, my heart was instrumented multiple times while awaiting a heart transplant. In May 2022, right after legally adopting Cortana, the condition of my heart forced me to be admitted to UCLA with the only option of getting better, needing a heart transplant. After over 200 challenging days inpatient with a heart that continued to worsen, I finally received the long-awaited heart transplant. The transplant, for which I had waited 42 years, began a series of different obstacles, medications, and medical follow-throughs.
We are reaching out to you to support Lexi in her dream of achieving this life milestone.
Our goal is to raise enough funds for Lexi to travel to England and support her stay there for the year-long master's program in the UK. By creating a fund to support Lexi in her studies and living expenses, you can help make a tremendous difference in the life of this young woman.
Lexi will be pursuing a master's degree in special effects and prosthetics. During the year that I waited for my transplant, she obtained a cosmetology license to be able to volunteer in hospitals, providing haircuts to patients who are medically unable to go home for long periods.
As many of you know, only half of foster children graduate high school, and only about 1/5 go to college. Lexi’s story will not only support her and her future but also inspire other foster children to pursue their dreams.
We humbly request your support in making a donation to Lexi’s GoFundMe campaign. Every contribution, no matter how small the amount, will make a significant impact on her journey, both symbolically and physically, and support her personal mission to bring joy to those in need. Together, we can and will uplift Lexi and help her create her own brighter future. Thank you for your empathy, generosity, and time to read this.
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