[autotag]Bryan Caraway[/autotag] is calling on the MMA community to provide support at a difficult moment in his life.
Caraway, a 10-fight UFC veteran, has opened a GoFundMe page to raise funds for his mother’s funeral. According to Caraway, he’s being putting in a very strenuous financial position as the impact from the coronavirus pandemic has filled up funeral homes and seemingly driven up prices.
He is attempting to reach a goal of $12,000, with more than $4,000 already being raised.
Caraway put his message out on social media, and detailed the challenges of his situation and how going to the public was his only option, despite a reluctance to o so (via Instagram):
My mother passed away and the funeral homes are brutal. I had no idea how expensive they are and how much the gouge hurting people. My momma means the world to me and was the strongest/toughest person I know. She has a heart of gold and only saw the good in people. She was a mom to so many people and would give or do anything to help you. I’m completely devastated and can barely handle this. She did so much for every1 else I just want her to have the best memorial and celebrate her life. I absolutely hate posting this in every way and hate asking for help but if you can donate or share it would mean so so much to me. Thank you everyone I love you all. P.S. Also I’m selling pretty much everything or anything to pay but the funeral home wants and needs the money now. I’m also left in charge of taking care of my disabled dad and handicapped nephew.
Caraway, 35, has competed just once since his final UFC appearance in November 2018. He picked up a decision win at Battlefield FC 2 in July 2019, and has been on the sidelines since.
Fighting is obviously not the top priority for Caraway at the moment, though. He said in the statement that he must also tend to his “disabled dad and handicapped nephew” while trying to sort out the ordeal of giving his mother an appropriate send-off.
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