In March 2025, my daughter Brittney was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, which controls the automatic functions of the body. She first experienced symptoms of this debilitating chronic illness in the spring of 2022, noting struggles with chronic fatigue, abnormally fast heart rate, poor temperature regulation, persistent lightheadedness, constant nausea, brain fog, chronic pain, and near-fainting, all made worse while standing up due to her nervous system’s poor blood flow regulation. Over the years, the severity of Brittney’s condition has increased despite ongoing guidance from her cardiologist and electrophysiologist, which has lead to her struggling to even leave bed without horrible flare-ups, depriving her of the independence she longs to have as a young adult, and greatly affecting her quality of life on a daily basis. As her mother

, I’ve felt helpless and although there is no cure for POTS, I would love for her condition to improve to where she is at least able to have much of her life back.

This year, I came across a wonderful neurologist in our area that treats POTS patients, and during Brittney’s initial examination and appointment with her, it was clear to me that this specialist would be able to help Brittney in so many ways. However, the clinic does not accept insurance, and the cost for each phase of the treatment would unfortunately add up to beyond what we can afford at the moment, though we want more than anything to at least get started as soon as possible.

This fundraiser would help cover the overall cost of the first phase of neurologist treatment (12 appointments in total), along with any additional costs that pertain to assisting my daughter with her chronic illness. Any amount would be extremely helpful and appreciated for Brittney’s journey towards a better quality of life.