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Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted supporters,
It is with immense sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news that my niece Destiny has gained her angel wings at only 16 years old after a courageous and grueling battle for her life that began in December 2024. What started as a severe case of influenza quickly turned into a nightmare, leading to cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure.
Despite her young age, she had already endured more than most of us could ever imagine. She underwent both a heart and kidney transplant — a fight she faced with incredible strength and courage. Sadly, as she was already getting better, her battle took a devastating turn and her lungs started to fail. Unfortunately, the only chance of saving her was a lung transplant, something Children’s Hospital Los Angeles doesn’t provide and could only be done at Texas Children’s Hospital. We fought hard to try to get her transferred there but the doctors had already lost hope in further treatment as her condition progressively worsened.
Throughout this unimaginable journey, her mother never left her side. She left her job to be with her daughter every single day, pouring every ounce of strength and love into supporting her. I also took time away from work to assist in her care and to help advocate for her medical treatment to ensure everything possible was being done.
Now, as we face this devastating loss, we are asking for your help. We want to honor her life with a proper and dignified burial—something no family should have to struggle to afford while grieving. Your support will help cover funeral expenses, ease the financial burden on her mother, and allow us to give her the peaceful farewell she so deeply deserves.
Please consider donating — no amount is too small. We are truly grateful for your generosity, prayers, and support during this incredibly difficult time. Even if it’s just sharing this with others, it could make all the difference.
Thank you!
With love and appreciation,
Yesenia and the Mojica/Ceja family