Giving

 

I am sharing this you as a mother, who has a deep love for her children.  Please give  what you can no donation is to small.

My sweet friend Gina is organizing this fundraising effort for her dear friend Zoey and her two precious children.  Below I will share Gina’s message and also Zoey’s story………

As many of you know,  my good friend Zoey tragically lost her two sweet children, Jada (5) and Jordan (3), last October. Devastation, disbelief and sadness beyond measure doesn't even come close to explaining the feelings of losing your family instantaneously, as so many of you can imagine. As a mother, it is the unimaginable. Very quickly however, it was very clear that Zoey was a survivor and was going to survive and thrive FOR her children, versus a path of becoming swallowed up in the despair. Over the past year, Zoey has amazed us all as she has grieved openly and privately for her children through all forms of therapy, self awareness and inspiration to others. She and so many honor her babies every day.

Zoey knows that what brings her the most joy in the world is to be a mother and yearns for that experience again more than anything. After an unsuccessful attempt to become pregnant through invitro fertilization last month, Zoey was not sure where to turn next due to the expense of fertility treatments. In that instant it was clear to friends and family that money could not hold her back from being a mother and with Zoey's permission,the Zoey Mendoza..A New Beginning Fund was established.

Please join us in raising funds to pay for fertility treatments so that Zoey can fulfill her dream of being a mother again. No donation is too small, and I know if every person can donate a small amount - even $10.00, this dream is attainable. Please forward this to your friends and family too, if you are comfortable.

Donations can be made through the below secure site:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HM5H9WW2WFDSA

Or donations can be be directly deposited into Wells Fargo Account #: 6301219959.

Checks can be made out to "Zoey Mendoza A New Beginning Fund" and can be sent to Gina O'Bryant - 41704 Monterey Place Temecula, CA 92591.

Thank you for your kindness...

 

Please read below if you would like to hear more about Zoey's inspirational story:

Zoey was born and raised in the very family friendly community of Ashland, Or. From an early age, her one constant dream was to be a mother. From her undergrad work with pregnant and parenting teens, to her graduate work where Zoey worked with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children in a residential setting, children always played a vital role in her life..  In 2000, Zoey moved to NJ in order to focus on building her relationship with future husband Kurtis. They married in 2002,  and wanted to start a family, but had difficulty conceiving. Zoey ultimately went thru in-vitro fertilization and was ecstatic to learn that she was pregnant with her first child.  9 months later, Jada Soleil was born, and Zoey began her journey of motherhood. Her first years with Jada were spent in wonder as she watched her beautiful daughter develop into a spirited, adventurous little girl.  When Jada was a year old, Zoey was surprised and delighted to learn that she had become pregnant again. Unfortunately, she suffered a devastating miscarriage when she was 9-weeks pregnant.  Within several months, however, Zoey was lucky enough to become pregnant a third time, and was ultimately blessed with her beautiful son, Jordan Vaughn in 2007.  Zoey felt as though her family was complete, and lived everyday in the wonderment and beauty of her children. Family time was fulfilling and full of love and excitement.  In 2009, however, Zoey’s husband started to display signs of depression and anxiety. They worked together to address his decline through individual and family therapy, but his irrational behavior became increasingly difficult to manage.  In October, 2010, Kurtis experienced what can only be described as a psychotic break, and he took the lives of Zoey’s two beloved children, and then his own.  Jada Soleil was 5-years-old, and Jordan Vaughn was 3-years-old. This horrific and devastating loss was beyond comprehension to everyone who knew Zoey and her beautiful family. In an instant, Zoey had lost everything that she had loved and yearned for her entire life. Through the intensive support of family and friends, and Zoey’s own driven exploration of how to maintain her spiritual connection with her children, she found a thread to hold on to in terms of building her future. She became determined to not allow this horrible passage to destroy the rest of her life, and she has continued to share the happiness and love that her beautiful Jada and Jordan brought to her life and the lives of so many others.

 
As part of her grief process, Zoey began to understand that she had the deep desire to bear another child, and perhaps adopt children in the future. She recently went through an attempt at in-vitro fertilization, but unfortunately, none of the five embryos survived. It is now beyond her financial capabilities to afford additional rounds of in-vitro.  Now a year after Zoey's tragedy, it is more evident than ever to her family and friends that Zoey needs to have another child. And with such a horrific tragedy comes an awareness that we CANNOT allow money hold her back from attaining this dream.  So many want to help, and there is finally a gift we can give Zoey… the gift of hope, and the possibility of being a mother once again.

With Zoey's permission, the ZOEY MENDOZA… A NEW BEGINNING FUND, has been set up with Wells Fargo Bank.  All money raised will go directly to the costs of in-vitro fertilization for Zoey.  Because there are no guarantees, our goal is raise enough money to cover two rounds of in-vitro which totals $30,000.
For a year, we have watched in amazement as Zoey has inspired so many.  Friends of friends and people across the globe have come to know Zoey. Hundreds have asked how they can help.... And now we finally have a way.  Please help us give Zoey a new beginning. Please help Zoey become a mommy again - the one thing she wants most in this world.  
Because this is not a non-profit organization, please be aware that your generous donations are not tax deductible.

Thank you for helping to fulfill Zoey's dream, and for the kindness your hearts have shown and continue to show.