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Chelsey Burns and family

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On July 9th, 2023, Chelsey was in a freak horse-riding accident. After falling off her horse, she was taken to UPMC Northwest where she had found out she sustained a laceration to her spleen the shock hit deeper when pregnancy was revealed during testing, and she was then life-flighted to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

After arriving at UPMC Presbyterian she went through a series of surgeries, the doctors first attempted a coil and filter in her spleen to stop the internal bleeding. Unfortunately, this procedure did not work. With the second surgery, they removed her spleen and a portion of her pancreas due to clots which were due to the fall taken off the horse. Chelsey had surgical drains as well as a chest tube due to partial lung collapse from fluid in the chest cavity. Shortly after surgery, she had to have the drain replaced due to a clog while her pancreas leak continue. Chelsey has spent the majority of the last month in the hospital.

As hospital bills rise the realization of not being able to work and support her portion of the family is a true realization.
Chelsey is the sole proprietor of her dog grooming business and manages all its operations. Unfortunately due to the recent accident and complications, she will be unable to work for at least the next few months. This situation is weighing extra heavily on Chelsey and her husband Dave as they recently received news from Dave's employer that they will be closing the company and he will be left without work within the next few months. Chelsey and Dave are also parents to their 15month old Son Beau.

Before the accident, they were in the process of obtaining ownership of a farming business involving Cattle, Sheep and Pigs. This undertaking involved initial costs and financial obligations all without additional sources of income.

I pray that you can find it in your heart to help this young couple that are hard-working and very deserving and keep them in your thoughts and prayers over the next few months.
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  • Robert Boitnott
    • $20
    • 1 yr
  • Anna Napierkoski
    • $10
    • 1 yr
  • Diane M Vance
    • $150
    • 1 yr
  • Ryan Elsey
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Connie M Ferrante
    • $25
    • 1 yr
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Organizer and beneficiary

Marlee Gilson
Organizer
Mercer, PA
Chelsey Burns
Beneficiary

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