For years now, my life has been a constant balancing act between courage and exhaustion — between fighting for my health and trying to hold onto hope.

I live with a long list of rare and complex diagnoses: Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Small Fiber Neuropathy, Inflammatory Neuropathy, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, osteoarthritis, arthritis, and more. Each one alone is difficult — together, they make everyday life unpredictable and often painful.

Almost five years ago, my heart began to pause without warning, and I needed an emergency pacemaker to survive. That experience changed me. It taught me how fragile life is — but also how strong the human spirit can be.

Now, my conditions have continued to progress, and I’ve reached a point where my local doctors can only take me so far. I’ve been referred to a specialist out of state — someone who has the experience to truly understand my complex case and help me find a better way forward. This appointment represents more than just another medical visit; it’s a chance at relief, stability, and maybe even a little hope for healing.

Traveling out of state, though, comes with a heavy cost — transportation, lodging, and medical expenses I can’t cover alone. I’m asking for help to make this journey possible.

And while I’m there, I want to do one small, soul-healing thing: see Niagara Falls. It’s been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. With everything I’ve been through — the hospital stays, the tests, the pain, the uncertainty — standing before something so powerful and beautiful feels like a reminder of what I’m fighting for: life itself.

Your support would mean the world to me. Every donation, every share, every kind word — it all helps me get one step closer to both the care I need and a long-awaited moment of peace.

Thank you for seeing me, for believing in me, and for helping me continue this journey with courage and heart.

With endless gratitude,

Sara

We need to rent a vehicle for 4 days, lodging for 4 nights, meals, gas, and 2 flights home. If you have any leads on travel booking options, etc., please message and let me know. Looking for any tips and travel advice.