Long Beach • CA
Alicia has spent most of her life fighting chronic pain caused by a devastating accident at 16. After five major back surgeries, permanent disability, and the loss of her longtime career, she has managed to stay strong and rebuild piece by piece. But everything changes on January 1, 2026, when her disability income will be cut in half.
• Groceries
• Utilities
• Medical co-pays & treatments
• Mortgage support
• Surgery preparation
At 16, she survived a drunk-driving accident that left her back broken in two places, injuries that went undiagnosed. By 30, the pain controlled her life. After multiple surgeries, she had to leave her job at Intel. She’s now on permanent disability and doing everything she can to stay stable.