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<div><strong>Alyce and I are organizing this GoFundMe in order to raise funds for a medical alert/response service animal.</strong>


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<div>For those unaware, last year Alyce was officially diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (HEDS). POTS is a condition that affects blood flow and causes fainting, severe dizziness when sitting, standing, or lying down, chronic fatigue, brain fog, fast or inconsistent heart rate, nausea, anxiety, and blurred vision. HEDS is a heritable connective tissue disorder that causes generalized joint hypermobility, joint instability, and chronic pain.


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<div>These are both chronic illnesses that will affect Alyce for the rest of her life and have significantly impacted our day-to-day lives. Alyce regularly faints, sometimes with little to no warning, and often multiple times a day. Because of this, she has had to begin using mobility aids (walker/wheelchair) to get around safely. These tools have helped tremendously with stability and fatigue management, but they do not protect her when she passes out. She also occasionally loses vision during a POTS episode, making it even more dangerous. Unfortunately, Alyce has already fallen multiple times and sustained injuries as a result. The risk of her fainting and hitting her head or suffering a serious injury remains one of our biggest concerns.


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<div>While there is still a great deal of pain and difficulty in daily tasks, we’ve worked hard to improve Alyce’s mobility and manage her symptoms. Our goal is to help her live a safer, more independent life.


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<div>Due to the severity of her condition, Alyce had to take several months off from work to focus on her health. Thankfully, with proper management and support, she has been able to return to work. Our hope is that with the right assistance, she can maintain that progress and reclaim more normalcy.


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<div>Although her diagnoses were made recently, Alyce has been dealing with these symptoms since 2021. It’s been a long and difficult road to get answers, and we are incredibly grateful to finally have a path forward.


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<div>We are now working to adapt our lives to Alyce’s chronic conditions. <strong>A professionally trained and certified service dog is our next major step.</strong>


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<div>A service dog trained to alert before a POTS episode using scent detection and to elevate Alyce’s legs after fainting to help her regain consciousness, along with mobility and task support, will give Alyce greater independence. Most importantly, it provides a vital safety net in moments when she is alone. This dog could literally save her life.


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<div>Alyce was referred to Indigo Canines Co. by others in her chronic illness support group with the same or similar disabilities. After months of research and a recommendation from her primary care doctor, we’ve decided to move forward with them.


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<div>Arkyn is a 2.5-year-old, fully trained German Shepherd service dog. He holds his CGC, CGCA, and CGCU certifications and has passed ADI’s Public Access test. He’s trained in Counterbalance, Retrieval, DPT, Behavior Interruption, Blocking, Handicap Button Activation, and works confidently around mobility aids. Off duty, he’s playful and goofy; on duty, he’s a complete professional.


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<div>Arkyn was sponsored, which has reduced his fee from $17,000 to $12,000.


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<div><strong>We need to secure a 25% deposit of $3,000 by June 7th in order to bring Arkyn home.</strong> Indigo Canines Co. has graciously offered a payment plan for the remaining amount, which we are able to manage. However, the deposit must be paid in full by that date.


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<div>While our goal is to raise the full $3,000 to cover the deposit, travel, and initial vet care, we realistically need at least $1,500 to move forward and lock in Arkyn’s placement.


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<div>Because Alyce was unable to work for several months, our savings have been stretched thin. While we are not struggling financially in general, this sudden and time-sensitive cost is more than we can manage alone. <strong>If we miss the deadline, we will lose the opportunity to adopt Arkyn and will have to wait almost a year (and pay significantly more) for the next available dog.</strong>


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<div>We wouldn’t be asking for donations if this weren’t urgent and important. This is a rare chance to bring home a dog who is already fully trained for Alyce’s exact needs and ready to start work immediately.


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<div>Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. If you’re able to donate, please know that any amount truly helps. If you’d prefer to donate directly to Indigo Canines Co. on Alyce’s behalf, feel free to reach out to either of us for contact information.


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<div>If you’re unable to contribute financially, we completely understand. We would be so grateful if you could share this GoFundMe with a friend or family member.


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<div>Thank you again for your kindness and support.


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