
Hello everyone,
My name is Jose, I am 22 years old and I live in Peru with my family. I am writing this because right now I honestly feel overwhelmed and do not know what to do anymore.
On April 1st, my mother was hit by a car while walking home. The driver tried to escape, but neighbors witnessed the accident and helped stop him. Unfortunately, he has no insurance and is refusing to take responsibility for my mother’s medical expenses and recovery.
I study at university and work part-time, but now I have become the main provider for my family while also taking care of my younger brother and helping my mother recover. Some days I feel like I may have to leave university because the emotional and financial pressure is becoming too much.
I previously traveled to the United States legally with a temporary work visa to earn money and support my family. That is why my GoFundMe information uses my U.S. work information.
Right now I am handling the legal process completely on my own while also trying to decide if I should return to the U.S. to work again and send money home. But if I leave Peru, there will be nobody here to help care for my mother and brother.
We created this GoFundMe because my mother urgently needs hip surgery, and we are struggling to cover the costs of the operation, therapy, medications, and legal expenses related to the case. Any support, whether through sharing or donating, would truly mean a lot to my family during this difficult time.
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read my story.