Dear Friends, Family, and Community,

None of us ever expect our lives to change in an instant — until it happens. One day you’re working, taking care of your kids, planning ahead. The next, everything stops. That’s what happened to Brett.

I'm a friend of Brett’s, and I’ve never done anything like this before — but her situation is so urgent, I felt compelled to step in. Devoted single mom of three, Brett spent decades building a life through hard work, raising her children, and giving back to her community.

She never imagined she’d be the one in need. But after two serious accidents left her with a traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, and multiple other injuries, her world was turned upside down. She’s now in daily pain, fighting to recover, and unable to return to the work she loves. Today, she needs our help—not because she wants to ask, but because she has no choice.

 

What Happened

 

Last fall, Brett was in two serious vehicular accidents that left her with life-altering injuries, including:

 

A traumatic brain injury after a major concussion

Spinal injuries in her neck and back

Two broken thumbs that have not healed correctly

Injuries to both hands, nerve damage, and chronic pain

A debilitating knee injury

 

Since the accidents, she’s been in near-constant pain, with severe migraine attacks, nerve pain and limited mobility. She had to step away from her real estate career and is only able to write part-time — when she’s feeling well enough. Her income has been greatly affected, and the cost of care is becoming overwhelming.

 

Why She Needs Our Help

 

Despite exhausting treatment options in the U.S., Brett still faces multiple surgeries and therapies not covered by insurance. Traditional spinal surgery is not a viable option for her.

After extensive research, Brett has found real hope at a professional medical clinic in South America that offers advanced regenerative treatments, including stem cell therapy. These treatments could finally stabilize her spine and relieve the pressure on her spinal cord and nerves — giving her a chance to return to a pain-free life. The surgeries are necessary to prevent further deterioration of her condition.

 

How Your Donation Will Help

Funds raised will go directly toward:

Specialized spinal treatments and procedures abroad and in the U.S., including pain management and advanced physical therapy modalities not covered by insurance

Travel and lodging expenses

Home care and post-operative support

Basic living costs while she is unable to work full time

Childcare and support for her youngest son during recovery

 

About Brett

Brett has spent her life quietly supporting others. She’s raised awareness for nonprofits, written countless stories to spotlight small businesses and community needs, and given her time freely. She has never asked for help unless absolutely necessary.

To know Brett before the accidents was to know a vibrant, kind, and joyful woman who poured her energy into her children, her friends, and her work. To see her now — fighting through pain and exhaustion every day, constantly going to doctor’s appointments for pain management and trying to stay afloat while continuing to write when she can — is heartbreaking. At this time, when she does go out to do everyday tasks, she often spends up to a week in bed afterwards in severe pain.

 

Let’s Show Up for Brett

 

Brett has given so much to her community. Now it’s our turn to lift her up. Whether you can donate $10, $100, or more, every bit makes a difference. If you’re not in a position to give, please consider sharing this campaign with your friends and network.

Let’s help Brett get the medical care she needs so she can heal, work again, and return to the full life she deserves — for herself and her children.

 

With deep gratitude,

 

Sebi and Friends of Brett