Hi, I'm raising money for a wheelchair that allows me to keep up with my daughter as she gets older, be able to work as my mobility is in a stage where I can't exert myself too hard; otherwise, I wouldn't be able to use my legs, and help manage my symptoms for Fibromyalgia and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which is what is causing the issues.

For anyone who isn't familiar with those things, Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread, long-term pain, profound fatigue, and cognitive issues. Symptoms often include muscle stiffness and/or weakness, trouble sleeping, headaches, heightened sensitivity to light, sound, or touch, memory problems, concentration problems, fatigue, dizziness, "pins and needles" pain, muscle twitches or cramps, reduced immunity, cold & flu-like symptoms, ear, nose & throat issues, tinnitus, and musculoskeletal issues. There are more symptoms than those; however, those are all things I experience daily, and they get worse the more I exert myself.

Now for Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which is also known as hEDS. hEDS is a genetic connective tissue disorder characterized primarily by widespread joint hypermobility (loose, flexible joints) and instability, leading to frequent subluxations or dislocations. Common symptoms include chronic, widespread joint and muscle pain, fatigue, soft/stretchy skin, easy bruising, and digestive issues, which can include chronic dehydration, which I unfortunately experience and has put me in the hospital for. I experience joint hypermobility and instability, chronic pain, fragile skin, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, occasional palpitations, and an increased heart rate upon standing, which has made me faint multiple times, and more, though I've already made this long enough.

You may be wondering why I explained what the disabilities are, and the reason is because they're classified as invisible disabilities and have made people classify me as "lazy," and I wanted to spread awareness as well as explain what I have symptom-wise so you all can see why I've gotten to the point of needing a wheelchair.

I know the cost of living is harder than it used to be, so any amount helps as we aren't in a financial position to be able to cover this without setting us back a lot. I know the cost is high at $9,400; however, what the cost covers is the wheelchair itself, plus customizations that allow me to have comfort and smoothness when using it to help prevent injury and fatigue, which can cause muscle weakness, as well as prevent any flare-ups that come with having Fibromyalgia. It also works great for outdoor use, which, if you have children, you know that's ideal so you can still be able to do outside activities, especially as they get older. It will also help me keep up with the rest of my family, as my conditions have made it so I've had to be bedridden for a few days due to being unable to walk, and also helps cover the parts GoFundMe takes.

Pictures are of the specific chair type and random images for engagement as I'm not a fan of posting myself online and I refuse to post my daughter.

Anyway, thank you all for any support that's given!