Help Ali Find Answers & Fight for their Health
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My Story:
This holiday weekend, my health took another terrifying turn. I experienced two sudden fainting episodes (syncope) due to my chronic heart conditions—POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). These were the first times I’ve fully lost consciousness, leaving me injured, concussed, and shaken. And honestly afraid of what may come next.
- Friday: I collapsed without warning, waking up on the floor with a concussion and severe right-side pain from the fall.
- Sunday: I barely made it to my bed before passing out again, narrowly avoiding another injury.
Despite having a cardiologist appointment tomorrow and multiple specialist visits scheduled, I’m fighting an uphill battle. Too often, my symptoms are dismissed as “nothing,” even as my quality of life crumbles.
I’m determined to find answers, but the costs of navigating this medical maze—uncovered tests, treatments, and taking time away from my spouses work, as I am unable to—it’s all greatly overwhelming.
Why I Need Help:
- Medical Expenses: Out-of-pocket costs for cardiology, neurology, and other specialists.
- Diagnostic Testing: Insurance often denies coverage for complex chronic illness evaluations.
- Nutritional Needs: Specialized diet (e.g., high salt/electrolytes for POTS) and meal deliveries during recovery.
- Living Expenses: Rent, utilities, and groceries bills all pile up.
- Lost Income: My spouses unpaid leave and my inability to work
- Safety Modifications: Mobility aids or home adjustments to prevent future falls.
- Travel Expenses: Potential costs for second opinions or traveling to experts.
- Emergency Fund: Unforeseen medical setbacks or new diagnoses.
Every dollar will go directly to securing the care I need to reclaim my health and safety.
How You Can Help:
Donate: Any amount—$5, $20, or more—adds up and gives me hope, and eases the stress of choosing between bills and care.
- $25: Covers a round-trip ride to a critical appointment.
- $50: Funds a week of electrolyte supplements or compression gear.
- $100: Helps offset a day of my spouse’s lost wages.
Share: Spread this campaign to friends, family, or chronic illness communities. Sharing is just as powerful as donating—you’ll help us reach advocates, spoonies, and kind hearts who understand this fight.
Encouragement: A kind comment or message reminds me I’m not alone.
A Personal Note:
Living with unpredictable symptoms is isolating, but your support helps lifts some the weight of this fight.
I want nothing more than to focus on healing instead of financial fear.
Thank you for believing me, standing with me, and helping me advocate for the care I deserve.
With gratitude,
Ali Hart
(Sam Richardson)
Organizer
Sam Richardson
Organizer
Havana, IL