Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Supporters,

I am writing to share a difficult update and to humbly ask for your support as I face a challenging period of recovery.

As many of you know, I recently suffered a severe knee injury to my PCL in my left leg. A PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) tear is an injury to the strong ligament at the back of the knee that connects the thigh bone to the shin bone. This injury has left me completely non-weight bearing for a few weeks with a slow gradual increase to toe touch and after a month and a half I am finally able to ambulate without the assistance of crutches. I am praying I’ve recovered enough to be medically released to return to work. This is all contingent on my Orthopedic appointment on December 4th. What will my capacity be? I do not know. I am a very active person in excellent health and excessively driven. You can count on me pleading my case to return full time with no limitations. Ultimately, this is not my decision to make. It will be 6 weeks since the accident happened and I am more than eager and ready to get back to helping our vets.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of my work as a medical transporter for disabled vets, I am completely unable to earn an income during this critical healing phase. While I am focusing entirely on physical therapy and recovery, the reality of managing everyday life expenses has become a significant source of stress. This past year has been an extremely difficult time for my children and I having to start over after leaving a violent environment (person) Christmas night 2024. I have worked so hard and diligently to regain a stable, safe home for myself, daughter and son. My daughter Megan who is now 25 is unable to work due to her own challenges with Aspergers leaving me to be her sole provider. My son Colten is turning 15 on December 7th. I have shared custody with his father, therefore there is no support. I do not receive public assistance in any form, so my income was crucial. My appointment on the 4th will mark 6 weeks with very little to no income.

This is where I need your help.

I am reaching out to ask for financial assistance to cover essential living costs while I am unable to work. Every donation will go directly toward ensuring I can keep a roof over my head and manage basic necessities, allowing me to fully concentrate on getting back on my feet.

My primary financial needs are:

Rent and Housing: Covering monthly rent payments so I don't lose my home during recovery.

Essential Bills: Paying utilities (electricity, internet, appliance/furniture loan) and food.

Medical Costs: So far this is being covered 100% 

My immediate goal is to cover 2 months of expenses, which totals approximately $4,000  Any contribution, big or small, will make a profound difference and provide immense relief during this uncertain time.

If you are unable to donate, I completely understand. You can still help significantly by simply sharing this letter or my fundraising link with your networks. Your prayers, positive energy, and well wishes are also deeply appreciated.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read my story. I promise to keep everyone updated on my progress and look forward to the day I can return to work and be active again. I fully commit to paying it all forward and I’ll be sharing what this will look like in the near future. I am open to any and all suggestions as well ie….community outreach, charities and non profit.

With deepest gratitude,

Jennifer “Jen” Courtney