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On September 4, 2014, my life forever changed.
I lost my Heart Dog, and a piece of my heart went with him.
Stewie was only five years old when he was diagnosed with IMHA (immune-mediated hemolytic anemia) - a devasting disease where his own body turned against itself. His immune system attacked his red blood cells, leaving him lethargic, jaundiced and a pathetic version of himself. It broke my heart.
He would go on to fight for a month, before a sudden blood clot would eventually lead to multiple surgeries, one day causing his heart to stop. I knew what was happening, and I had to say goodbye to my very best friend.
Two years later, and Stewie's legacy lives on. I created Super Stew , a series of books and poems about pet loss to help others heal after the loss of a special pet companion. Yet, I want to do more.
Money raised will be donated to Michigan State University’s Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Medical Center, where Stewie was treated, for research of treatments and in search for a cure of IMHA. The research will help vets study things like blood clot prevention to help prolong life for IMHA diagnosed pets.
A portion of the money will also be donated to IMHA Warriors, Inc. - a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity that was founded to assist eligible families with the financial costs related to the treatment, medications and home health care of their immune mediated hemolytic anemia diagnosed dog.
Please consider making a donation here. It would mean so much to me, to those still fighting and to those still grieving, and all IMHA warriors and angels of this world and beyond.
Donations can also be accepted via PayPal at Donations can also be sent directly to MSU to the fund labeled
A6000454/RN031111-IMHA at
www.cvm.msu.edu/giving
Checks can be mailed to:
MSU Veterinary Medical Center – Office of Development
A6000454/RN031111-IMHA
784 Wilson Rd. – F130
East Lansing, MI 48824
With Love,
Kristi & Stewie
More about IMHA here http://superstew.wixsite.com/superstewimha