Please help bring Karma full-circle for Ann Heying
If you are lucky enough to have Ann in your life there is nothing that needs to be said. For those that might not know Ann: she does not care about fancy things, status, or what you could do for her. She would put you ahead of herself and always had a positive outlook on life. Ann has a sign on a wall that reads: How Can I Make a Difference. This is a slogan by which she lives.
Ann has worked two jobs for as long as I can remember to make ends meet. Yet she was more likely to buy groceries for a friend in need with any spare money than to spend it on herself.
Those of us lucky to ride in her car know that she has a mouth like a truck driver if she was cut off in traffic. Yet she has a heart of gold, a quick wit and a sense of humor to match.
Despite having medical issues during most of her adult life, they have never slowed her down until now.
Ann went for a routine knee surgery on September 22. It went fine. She was released to in-patient therapy but after a day and a half was rushed to the emergency room. Her good knee was hemorrhaging and she was having neck pain and trouble lifting her right arm. The doctors found an aneurysm on her spine and bleeding in her spinal cord. Despite this diagnosis, Ann remained in good spirits. "Now that they have figured out what the problem is, I can get to work on my knee", is what she said to me. Shortly after this, Ann had two major seizures and swelling around her brain caused by an infection. This resulted in a spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. We have been lucky to have had her admitted to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago where she is in the fight of her life. It is critical that she receives continued therapy as well as 24-hour medical care, as this will determine her quality of life and increase her chances of returning to a normal life.
In addition to this monumental challenge, Ann faces a serious financial burden by not being able to work. Her day-to-day and monthly expenses are growing. If you are able to donate ANYTHING to help her financially, she would be humbled and profoundly thankful. No amount is too small for the most selfless person I know. On behalf of Ann, her family, her friends and as someone honored to call her my friend for over 30 years, Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kim Winkler
If you are lucky enough to have Ann in your life there is nothing that needs to be said. For those that might not know Ann: she does not care about fancy things, status, or what you could do for her. She would put you ahead of herself and always had a positive outlook on life. Ann has a sign on a wall that reads: How Can I Make a Difference. This is a slogan by which she lives.
Ann has worked two jobs for as long as I can remember to make ends meet. Yet she was more likely to buy groceries for a friend in need with any spare money than to spend it on herself.
Those of us lucky to ride in her car know that she has a mouth like a truck driver if she was cut off in traffic. Yet she has a heart of gold, a quick wit and a sense of humor to match.
Despite having medical issues during most of her adult life, they have never slowed her down until now.
Ann went for a routine knee surgery on September 22. It went fine. She was released to in-patient therapy but after a day and a half was rushed to the emergency room. Her good knee was hemorrhaging and she was having neck pain and trouble lifting her right arm. The doctors found an aneurysm on her spine and bleeding in her spinal cord. Despite this diagnosis, Ann remained in good spirits. "Now that they have figured out what the problem is, I can get to work on my knee", is what she said to me. Shortly after this, Ann had two major seizures and swelling around her brain caused by an infection. This resulted in a spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. We have been lucky to have had her admitted to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago where she is in the fight of her life. It is critical that she receives continued therapy as well as 24-hour medical care, as this will determine her quality of life and increase her chances of returning to a normal life.
In addition to this monumental challenge, Ann faces a serious financial burden by not being able to work. Her day-to-day and monthly expenses are growing. If you are able to donate ANYTHING to help her financially, she would be humbled and profoundly thankful. No amount is too small for the most selfless person I know. On behalf of Ann, her family, her friends and as someone honored to call her my friend for over 30 years, Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kim Winkler
Organizer and beneficiary
Ann Heying
Beneficiary