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Living the human experience is a beautiful, complex journey. It's filled with peaks and valleys of pleasure and pain, both physical and emotional. It seems so simple when we're children, but things change as we grow: we begin to form our own opinions, develop romantic relationships, build a career, and work our way through life. With age comes maturity and personal development, but all too often, we grow older without learning how to manage and accept our emotions, thoughts, and relationships. This causes us to get stuck, and for some, they then stay stuck - trapped in a vicious cycle of self-doubt, judgement and negativity.
Sound familiar? If so, ask yourself if you are suffering from any of the following:
- Unresolved childhood trauma
- Grief, loss, and betrayals in life that you can't get past
- Harmful patterns that keep you stuck in a rut, with no hope of moving forward
- Anxiety about your personal or work life
- Anger, insecurity, and stress that gets the best of you
- Codependency and people pleasing-problems that leave you emotionally bankrupt
- Family or romantic relationship issues that you can't handle or resolve
- Negative thoughts and self-criticizing problems equating to "I'm not good enough" and "I can't succeed."
- Overthinking and racing thoughts that distract you during the day and keep you up at night
- Lack of motivation or purpose in your life
- Low self-worth, self-love, and lack of personal development
If you're struggling because you aren't sure what to do next or how to change your life for the better, know that you aren't alone. Millions of people just like you aren't where they want to be in life. Fortunately, your personal growth life coach in Apache Junction, AZ, is here to help you reimagine, refocus, and rebuild your life for the better.
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We All Suffer at Times. Now, Lets Do Something About It
If you're reading this page, chances are you're not exactly happy with how your life is going. And that's okay. You're in a safe place.
Finding the right person to speak with about the personal growth issues in your life is challenging. Some life coaches in Apache Junction only see you as a transaction - a means to make money and provide unhelpful, mediocre services. Christy Maxey is the anthesis of uneducated, fly-by-night life coaches. She has worked with thousands of people just like you and has built a reputation of helping people as their life coach in Apache Junction and throughout Arizona, as well as with clients all over the world.
As a former therapist, Christy uses an effective system of evidenced-based concepts, tools, and exercises like trauma-informed coaching, inner child healing and EMDR to uncover true self-worth. Christy's signature system, the Maxx Method, helps develop emotional intelligence and provides life-long skills that will help guide you in relationships with yourself and others.
Remember: you are not broken YOU ARE NOT BROKEN. There is nothing wrong with you. And, it doesn't have to take years of therapy to get the results you are hoping for


The Maxx Method Difference
Many people use go to therapy but see few results. They've tried reading books, listening to podcasts, and maybe even hired a life coach. But at the end of the day, they're still struggling with root issues that cause stress, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness.
Christy Maxey has developed The Maxx Method, an evidenced-based path to Personal Development, Healing and Emotional Intelligence. When you work with Christy Maxey as your life coach, you will spend your time together getting to the root cause of your problems. You'll answer questions like:
- How are you holding yourself back?
- What limiting beliefs do you have?
- What are you resisting?
- How are self-doubt and judgment keeping you stuck?
- How is your past STILL affecting you now?
- Where is your anxiety coming from?
Often, we don't know the answers to these questions without help. Unfortunately, many therapists and life coaches in Apache Junction, AZ lack focus. They encourage you to talk about your day, week, and month. They get a general sense of what is bothering you, but before any real work is done, your therapy session is over. In the end, you see few results and you're left reeling with more anxiety and stress than before.
Clients choose Christy Maxey as their personal development life coach because she gets right to the issues without wasting your time. She pulls on her vast experience to heal men and women of all ages, using traditional techniques from psychology and psychotherapy combined with results-oriented coaching. Christy always emphasizes honesty, compassion, and accountability, so you get real benefits and real efficiency with her coaching.
If you're ready to be re-introduced to your authentic self, your journey starts here.
Men's Personal Development Growth Coaching in Apache Junction, AZ
Men in today's society often fight against strong feelings of stress, anger, and self-defeating patterns that keep them stuck in a rut. Unfortunately, many men are socialized to ignore their feelings and inner experiences. As a men's therapist and life coach for more than 20 years, Christy Maxey has the techniques and experience to break down the barriers keeping men from living the life they want.
Men deserve compassion, but they also deserve high expectations and positive confrontation when necessary. Unlike some life coaches in Apache Junction, Christy's approach doesn't allow men to hide behind insecurity and grandiosity. Male clients choose Christy because she pushes them to live to their true potential without wasting time.

Coaching Men with Relationship Issues
Relationships don't always come easily and we are not taught how to have healthy, secure relationships. Challenges can be hard to overcome without help. If any of the following problems sound familiar, life coaching with Christy Maxey could be the solution:
- Difficult Relating to Partner
- Repeating Negative Patterns in Relationships
- Feelings of Loneliness
- Feeling Misunderstood

Coaching Men with Stress
Stress is the leading root cause of disease. Although men are taught to "just deal with it," that's not the best answer. With Christy Maxey as your life coach, you can address issues with:
- No Appreciation for Hard Work
- Pleasing Everyone Except Yourself
- Exhaustion without Physical Activity
- Feelings of Unhappiness and Lack of Motivation

Coaching Men with Anger
It's no wonder that men suffer from aggression and anger when we tell them to turn off their emotions. Life coaching can help you overcome:
- Aggressive Behavior
- Outbursts of Anger
- Career Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Verbal Aggression and Abuse
If you're a man open to working through your problems to better yourself, there's good news. Christy Maxey's proven, efficient life coaching system can help you be the father, husband, friend, and self that you truly want to be. With the right tools and guidance, you can live life with less anger and stress. And with the right tools, you can focus on finding your voice without resorting to aggression.
Women's Personal Development Growth Coaching in Apache Junction, AZ
Women are beautiful, unique individuals. But many seem to suffer from the same universal theme - an inner critic that hinders true growth and sabotages them from a fulfilling, happy life.
As a therapist, Christy Maxey spent much of her time working directly with women just like you. Christy combines an incredible depth of knowledge and guidance with life coaching energy, uncovering your true potential as a woman, free of dysfunction.
Unfortunately, no matter what women do as mothers and employees, many believe that they're never good enough. They feel like they're not worthy, not lovable, and not strong.
If you feel like you're unworthy of success and happiness, it's time for a change. It's time to look in the mirror and take care of yourself, not someone else.
If you're ready to reclaim the life you deserve, your journey to success starts with women's life coaching in Apache Junction. Here are just a few areas that Christy Maxey helps women break free of the chains that keep them down:


Coaching Women Suffering from Pleasing & Codependency
Many women today do everything for everybody else but don't take time to heal or explore personal development. Personal development growth coaching from Christy Maxey can help you address these common issues:
- Self-Medicating to Cover Up Feelings of Inadequacy
- Feeling like You've Lost Yourself
- People Taking Advantage of Your Kindness
- Over-Providing for Others

Coaching Women with Unpleasant Emotions
Many women are unsure of how to untangle the mess of emotions they go through. Life coaching in Apache Junction can help you manage your emotions and find the clarity and love you need in your life. Does this sound like you?
- Feelings of Shame and Guilt
- Issues with Your Career or Job
- Unhappiness with Others' Behaviors
- Bouts of Sobbing That Lead to Anxiety and Depression

Coaching Women with Self-Confidence Issues
Though every life is valuable, society triggers many women to de-value themselves as they grow older. One of the core components of Christy's life coaching is to help women value who they are. Self-confidence can help by:
- Highlighting Positive Attributes Over Shortcomings
- Finding Solutions to Confidence Issues
- Teaching You How to Love Yourself, Flaws and All
- Giving You the Tools to Assert Yourself Without Guilt
If you're a woman and you're ready for change, we've got great news. Women's coaching with Christy is all about change and focus. It's active and experiential coaching that will keep you engaged and accountable to yourself. The result? A life bursting with happiness, fulfillment, and joy.
EMDR Coaching in Apache Junction, AZ
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, is a powerful technique used to heal people from distressing and disturbing life experiences. EMDR Coaching with Christy Maxey allows the mind to heal from psychological trauma much quicker than traditional therapy methods.
When we go through traumatic experiences, we often associate those events with negative beliefs and emotions like feelings of shame, anger, and inadequacy. EMDR helps the mind reprocess the life-changing event, allowing the client to heal and live a life they love.
Is EMDR Right for You?
Many people are reluctant to try EMDR because of poor results from previous attempts. Christy Maxey's EMDR Coaching includes guided visualization and inner child healing for a more robust approach. This tactic is part of Christy's Maxx Method - a life-changing framework for personal development.
What is the Maxx Method?
You may have received help from a therapist or life coach in Apache Junction, AZ, in the past, only to fall back into bad habits and self-destruction. If that sounds like you, chances are you never addressed the underlying cause of your problems. You cut the weed but never removed the root.
The Maxx Method is a six-part holistic system of evidenced-based tools, exercises, and concepts, developed to help you achieve maximized personal development.
EMDR and the Maxx Method are not only used for extreme traumas. They can be very helpful for common memories and events that foster feelings of low self-esteem and powerlessness, too. These methods were developed to help manage unpleasant emotions, show you how to find deep love, and heal old wounds that keep you stuck.
EMDR and the Maxx Method could be right for you if you have experienced:
- Social Anxiety
- Loss, Betrayal, and Grief
- Negative Core Beliefs
- Hurt, Anger, and Sadness
- Overthinking
- Low Self-Esteem
- Lack of Confidence

Break Out of Your Comfort Zone and Be Proud of Your True Self
The world is changing. People are finally learning how to manage their own human experiences. But we can't do it alone. Christy Maxey is here to guide you on the path to a positive, guilt-free life. If you're ready to look inward, find peace, and develop the skills to love your true self, you're in the right place. After all, you've been suffering long enough.
When you work with Christy, you'll be on a fast track to the truth - no beating around the bush or wasting time. Christy's methods are gentle but firm, compassionate yet driven. You will learn, you will transform, and you will be happy because it's you who did the work. It's time to face your fears head-on, so you can't play the victim card anymore. You're capable of great relationships, healthy self-confidence, and of doing something with your life. If you're sick and tired of being stuck, this is your chance to get out of that rut.
Ready to learn to value yourself and live the life that you deserve? Contact Christy Maxey today for your free 15-minute consultation.

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Latest News in Apache Junction, AZ
Apache Junction leader clarifies construction on Superstition Vistas
Justin Pazerahttps://www.abc15.com/weather/impact-earth/apache-junction-leader-clarifies-construction-on-superstition-vistas
Copy This Embed Code: Ad APACHE JUNCTION, AZ — Off in the distance, east of the Valley, you can see the iconic mountain range, the Superstitions. This massive plot of land is known as Superstition Vistas, a master-planned community in Apache Junction.Bryant Powell, Apache Junction City Manager, showed ABC15 where Superstition Vistas is being built, just south of Elliot Road, bordered to the west by Meridian Road, to the east by Idaho Road, and then to the south by Ray Road.About 11,000 homes will eventually ...
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APACHE JUNCTION, AZ — Off in the distance, east of the Valley, you can see the iconic mountain range, the Superstitions. This massive plot of land is known as Superstition Vistas, a master-planned community in Apache Junction.
Bryant Powell, Apache Junction City Manager, showed ABC15 where Superstition Vistas is being built, just south of Elliot Road, bordered to the west by Meridian Road, to the east by Idaho Road, and then to the south by Ray Road.
About 11,000 homes will eventually be built in the area. So will retail, schools, parks, and public safety facilities.
A big part of the plan is making sure there is enough water to supply the new community.
“We have to have, through Arizona State law, an assured water supply,” said Powell.
Powell says they have secured water for Superstition Vistas, but only for four square miles. “I think one of the biggest misconceptions is that this is the beginning of uncontrolled growth."
The city recently annexed eight square miles, which is in the dark orange, but only four square miles, in the light orange, will be developed for now and it will take 10 years to develop that first portion.
When people talk about Superstition Vistas and see the construction, Powell says they often think all outlined 275 square miles are suddenly being developed.
“So, at that point, you're getting into real concern of long-term water,” said Powell. “We're at the point where we can manage the first four square miles and we will now go out and work on figuring out with our partners at CAP and also the Salt River Project on other water supplies.”
When the first portion of Superstition Vistas is fully developed it will double the city's population. The city estimates over 10 years the population will go from about 38,000 to nearly 70,000.
Officials estimate it'll take another 10 years to develop the other four square miles.
“Where our rules related to groundwater and our rules related to how we can utilize is much more connected to Queen Creek and Mesa, so we have the ability to as long as we have that assured water supply which the state requires, it allows for us to develop a little bit easier,” Powell added.
If the project stays on track, the city expects the first home to be constructed next year.
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Apache Junction mobile home residents blindsided by sudden rent spike
Holly Bockhttps://www.kold.com/2022/09/07/apache-junction-mobile-home-residents-blindsided-by-sudden-rent-spike/
Some people living in Apache Junction are now faced with paying almost triple their rent or they are forced to move out.APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- Some people living in Apache Junction are now faced with paying almost triple their rent, or they are forced to move out. They say they were blindsided when their property management company sent them a notice by mail. “I wanted to retire this year. I can’t do it now. I can’t retire,” renter Zane Proctor said.Proctor has lived in his mobile home...
Some people living in Apache Junction are now faced with paying almost triple their rent or they are forced to move out.
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- Some people living in Apache Junction are now faced with paying almost triple their rent, or they are forced to move out. They say they were blindsided when their property management company sent them a notice by mail. “I wanted to retire this year. I can’t do it now. I can’t retire,” renter Zane Proctor said.
Proctor has lived in his mobile home with his wife, kids and dogs for years. He says he and his neighbors pay between three to six hundred dollars a month in rent. “Everyone has been in this park 10 to 20 years,” Proctor said.
He and his neighbors recently received a letter in the mail. It says, “The new monthly rent will be $1000+, and if you agree, we can sign a new lease, or you can vacate this property via this 30 day notice.” It also says, “The change will kick in October 1.”
Renters say they got this letter just last week. That gives them a little over a month to make a decision. “Everybody was really upset about this because everyone got blindsided,” Proctor said.
“I don’t know what the reason behind it was,” another renter, David Godsey, said. We, too, wanted answers. Why is the rent going up this much? Why were these renters given such short notice?
The letter was sent by Lemon Holdings LLC. We showed up at their door after trying to get ahold of them through phone and email. Still, no one has responded. “It’s like these guys just don’t care,” Godsey said.
According to Zumper, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Apache Junction is $1,195. These renters say they know their current rent is fairly low; they just wish they were given more time to make arrangements. “We actually want to get out of here,” Godsey said. “But to do that when we were trying to get ahead so we could actually move, it hurts. It’s wrong.”
Arizona’s Family will continue to reach out to the property management company. Renters say they’ve also reached out with their questions and complaints and have not been able to get ahold of anyone. “They’re coming in, buying property and jacking up everything and it’s making it hard for normal, average people to live,” Proctor said. “I don’t know what to do. I don’t know where to go.”
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Good Samaritan jumps into action, pulls Apache Junction man out of burning RV
Irene Snyderhttps://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-hailed-as-hero-for-saving-apache-junction-man-from-trailer-fire
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - A man is being hailed as a hero after saving an Apache Junction man from a burning trailer last month.The man Adrian Garcia saved is still sedated in the hospital with burns to over 15% of his body, but doctors told the family that if he spent another five minutes in that trailer, it would have been too late.Right place, right time"I was dri...
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - A man is being hailed as a hero after saving an Apache Junction man from a burning trailer last month.
The man Adrian Garcia saved is still sedated in the hospital with burns to over 15% of his body, but doctors told the family that if he spent another five minutes in that trailer, it would have been too late.
Right place, right time
"I was driving down Main Street, Apache Trail and noticed smoke in the distance," he said.
Garcia pulled over and immediately ran to the trailer park. He heard a woman screaming that a man named Brad was still inside.
However, access to the park was blocked by a six-foot wall.
"At that point, I'm like, I've got to get him out," Garcia said. "I ran across the street against the officer's orders, controlling the crowd - she told me not to jump the wall, but I told her, 'Don't worry ma'am. I'm a professional,' and I jumped over the wall."
He found a door to the RV and managed to get inside.
"And sure enough, there's a male laying on the floor on his back right in front of the doorway, and I try to lift him up, but he's a big guy," Garcia said. "So I wedged my feet into the doorway [which] gave me some leverage and yanked him out, and we both fell out of the trailer onto the floor."
Grateful reunion
Now, a month after the fire, Brad's family was able to meet Adrian.
"I was taken aback by his bravery," said Adrianna Herch, the mother of Brad's children. "A random person pulling off on the street and hopping a wall - and to know there's still people out there like that is comforting."
Brad is still in the hospital and has a long road to recovery, but doctors say he wouldn't have made it if he stayed in that trailer for another five minutes.
Adrian says he doesn't consider himself a hero.
"No, no," he said. "Just right place, right time."
But to Brad's family, he will always be their hero.
"To know that I made a difference for them…just to see them happy makes me happy," Garcia said.
Support the family's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-4-brad
Why It's Worth Visiting Small Canyon Lake In Arizona
Aunindita Bhatiahttps://www.thetravel.com/why-visit-small-canyon-lake-arizona/
Arizona is among the most picturesque USA states and has a lot to provide visitors in terms of natural beauty. The state is home to several lakes, also offering a pleasant, tranquil ambiance that makes it easier to unwind and see the beauty of Arizona.One of the most picturesque spots is the modest Canyon Lake. It is a perfect place to take the family to explore because it has quiet campgrounds, stunning water views, and exce...
Arizona is among the most picturesque USA states and has a lot to provide visitors in terms of natural beauty. The state is home to several lakes, also offering a pleasant, tranquil ambiance that makes it easier to unwind and see the beauty of Arizona.
One of the most picturesque spots is the modest Canyon Lake. It is a perfect place to take the family to explore because it has quiet campgrounds, stunning water views, and excellent fishing. Every summer, guests can spend a mini vacation at this paradise. Let us check out more about going to Canyon Lake, one of the incredible places to visit in Arizona.
Why Go To Canyon Lake?
Arizona experiences extreme heat during the summer. Because of how hot it gets, temperatures might easily rise to slightly around 100°F, typical for Arizona at this time of the year. Arizona boasts many lovely river access spots, swimming holes, and picturesque lakes where visitors may cool off in the summer. One of the top spots to go is Canyon Lake in Arizona, where visitors can relax, have a picnic, and get away from the heat. People can keep their bodies cool by often swimming in the lake.
Among the many things to do in Arizona is going on a scenic drive. The Apache Trail, among Arizona's most picturesque roads, begins at Canyon Lake. The route starts with paved roads before switching to winding dirt tracks and meandering through a distinctive scenery that ranges from undulating desert to towering bluffs at Fish Creek Ridge with a flowing waterfall when it rains in the arid. The spring season, when the succulents are in blossom and the wilderness bursts into color with a dazzling array of wild blooms, is the perfect time to take in the glory of the journey.
Boating would be another popular pastime at Canyon Lake. Visitors have an excellent option to just relax in a boat and soak in the stunning surroundings, either by taking their personal or by leasing from a nearby business. For a modest float, rental boats run about $80 per hour or $400 per day. People can also rent jet skis and kayaks for less money. The ripples from the numerous boats that sail by in the Canyon Lake generate a modest stream, but nothing too powerful. It will be the ideal activity to take a lake cruise.
The best water activity will undoubtedly be tubing, especially for little children. Try inflatable tubes at the lake if folks don't have a yacht or don't want to go boating there. Visitors can plunge into the chilly, soothing water after inflating their tubes.
Just remember that it's not really sandy like a beachfront. One must navigate a rocky area in order to reach the water. Once submerged, the rocks can be a little slick, so exercise caution and pay attention to the footing.
Undoubtedly, Canyon Lake and the neighboring terrain are a perfect spot for Phoenix locals and tourists. The Tortilla Flat Campsite, with 77 camping sites with sewer and water services accessible for a modest cost and is active from October until April, is located two miles away from the lagoon. There are just three sites available at this free, year-round camping, so according to the season, getting there soon can be essential if visitors wish to stay there.
There are also three leisure areas: the Boulder Creek Campground, the Palo Verde Recreational site, and the Acacia Picnic zone. The locations feature picnic spaces and bathroom facilities, and the beautiful environment permits for all three to remain open throughout the year. They are accessible without cost.
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What To See In The Vicinity?
Arizona has a few National Parks, and while this one here is a state park but it is incredible. Lost Dutchman State Park, which bears the title of the legendary gold mining site, is located twenty min away from Canyon Lake. While some travel here for a peaceful moment of nature's relaxation, others come to indulge their adventurous sides by mountain biking or hiking any one of the six paths. About 135 RV and campsites are available, and visitors would not want to skip the park's unique highlights, including full-moon treks, bird watching, and musical performances by the bonfire. Visitors will undoubtedly like this park as it is absolutely beautiful to visit.
Visitors can travel the Apache Trail, which will take them to an old stagecoach station in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona. Perhaps among the most untamed and naturally stunning areas could be found in the Tonto NF. There is a spot where individuals can get away from the stresses of contemporary culture with about 600,000 acres of woodland. Lake shores or chilly pine forests are only two examples of the beautiful leisure activities that this diverse natural location provides all year long. A trip to the forest will be a total blast.
While there are many towns in Arizona that are not visited a lot by travelers but Canyon Lake is undoubtedly among the top natural tourist destinations in Arizona. Here, vacationers may unwind and enjoy nature to the fullest. People should therefore start making travel plans right away.
'My heart cracked open': Kind-hearted strangers raise $133,000 for 82-year-old Walmart worker with just $50 in her bank account who had to move around with the help of a cane
Alyssa Guzman For Dailymail.Comhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11585795/Strangers-raise-133k-82-year-old-Walmart-worker-help-cane.html
An 82-year-old Walmart worker, who had just $50 in her bank account and moves around with a cane, was gifted more than $130,000 from kind-hearted strangers.Carman Kelly, 82, of Arizona, has worked at the Apache Junction Walmart for a little over two years to help fund her hefty medical bills.'Well, I was in the emergency room a few tim...
An 82-year-old Walmart worker, who had just $50 in her bank account and moves around with a cane, was gifted more than $130,000 from kind-hearted strangers.
Carman Kelly, 82, of Arizona, has worked at the Apache Junction Walmart for a little over two years to help fund her hefty medical bills.
'Well, I was in the emergency room a few times and I ran out of money,' she told News 12, laughing. 'My life has been up and down, up and down. They say these are the golden years, but what's golden about them?'
'My Walmart money, it helped me pay for food and gas and other things,' she told Good Morning America (GMA).
Carman's world got a lot more golden after she met Liz Rizzo, who was shopping at the store and noticed the Walmart greeter was leaning on a shopping cart with a cane in the basket.
'When I saw her when I walked in the door, my heart just cracked open,' Liz told the news outlet. 'The seniors in the world need to be taken care of because they took care of us.'
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Carman said she needed to work to help pay for her emergency room and medical bill that total around $10,000
She met Liz Rizzo (right) while on shift at Walmart. After finding out the 82-year-old had to work to survive, she started a GoFundMe, which has since raised $133,000
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In the TikTok, which has been viewed 15.5million times, Liz asked the friendly Walmart associate if she 'needed to work here.'
Carman sadly answered: 'Yeah.' And when asked why Walmart didn't provide her with a chair, she told Liz: 'No need, I have this,' indicating to her shopping cart.
According to several employees Liz talked to, the company's policy states employees cannot sit throughout their shifts.
However, Walmart said in a statement to AZ Family that it 'honors reasonable accommodations' and has a 'long history of working with associates with disabilities.'
Liz started a GoFundMe for Carman, setting the goal at $10,000 - the total amount of her medical bills - which they originally thought would never be met. But much to Carman and Liz's surprise, the fundraiser has raised more than $133,000 in two weeks.
When she started the fundraiser for Carman, she had no idea the older woman had only $50 in her bank account, which she said would 'last her until next week.'
Now, the $133,000 will go into a trust, according to Liz, to make sure the money goes directly to Carman. The 82-year-old and her family are also working with a financial advisor to help deal with the large sum of money.
THE POWER OF PEOPLE❤️Liz Rizzo didn't know Carman Kelly, the 82yo Walmart greeter who donned a cane & a smile as she walked in.But Liz couldn't help but wonder why was Carman still working?Liz made a quick TikTok. Before she knew it, she was changing Carman's life. @12News pic.twitter.com/2puHTYRhdH
— Bianca Buono (@BiancaBuono) December 17, 2022
Carman is 'hoping' to retire after receiving the money, which she is expected to receive before the new year, and called Liz her 'guardian angel'
Carman is expected to receive the money before the new year.
In an update video, Carman thanked the strangers who helped her and said she 'hoped' to retire after using the money to pay off her medical bills.
'My life is going to change so much,' Carman told News 12. 'It is a miracle. I can't thank you enough,' she told Liz, who she calls her 'guardian angel.'
'I mean, she was a total stranger to me and it's like God sent her to me. And I really feel that way because she has been absolutely wonderful,' she told GMA.
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'This will be the golden years for me!' she told News 12 with a bright smile on her face.
Carman plans on moving out of her current home and going into assisted living to help her when she falls after she receives the money.
As for Liz, she's still shocked by how far her TikTok reached and is now encouraging others to 'be kind.'
'My main purpose in this whole thing is to inspire others to do what I've done,' she told GMA. 'Just go out and help someone. You don't have to do a fundraiser. You can do anything.'
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