My Name Is Sharon Roland, And At 52 Years Old, I’ve Always Prided Myself On Being Completely Self-sufficient Here In Kansas City. I’ve Worked On My Feet On College Ave For Over A Decade, Never Asking For A Single Handout. But Life Threw Me A Curveball Last Week When I Suffered A Severe Slip And Fall Down Our Steep Basement Stairs. 

The Impact Completely Ruptured My Acl And Meniscus, Requiring Immediate Orthopedic Surgery. The Reality Is Brutal: I Cannot Put Any Weight On My Right Leg, Let Alone Stand For A Full Shift, For At Least The Next 12 Weeks. Because My Current Employment Doesn't Offer Short-term Disability Insurance, Our Entire Life Has Ground To A Sudden Halt. 

We Are Facing $7,200 In Immediate Financial Crisis—covering My Out-of-pocket Surgical Deductibles And Keeping Our Basic Rent And Utilities Paid While I Focus On Learning How To Walk Again. It Is Incredibly Humbling And Terrifying To Be In This Position. I Am Asking For Your Kindness and prayers to help my family bridge this gap so we don't lose everything while I heal.