Help Lena Get Life-Saving Hyperthermia treatment in Germany

I’m reaching out to you in a time of unimaginable vulnerability and desperation. Nearly two years ago, I was blessed with the arrival of my son, a joy I had dreamed about for so long. But almost immediately after his birth, my health began to deteriorate in ways I never expected. What should have been a beautiful season in our lives has instead been overshadowed by a relentless battle with chronic Lyme disease and neuroborreliosis- Lyme in the brain. Over the past 2 years, I’ve been to doctor after doctor, undergone MRIs, CTs, EKGs, countless bloodwork, many different medications, and IV treatments with no success whatsoever.

My days are ruined with severe cognitive problems, including memory issues, vision issues, dizziness, migraines, bouts of confusion, light sensitivity, and more, as well as other physical symptoms like extreme fatigue, gastro problems, and more. I’m in a constant sense of being disconnected from the world around me. I live my days in a dizzy haze barely able to get through the day. Most days I struggle to care for my son the way he deserves and even get through routine tasks. Every day is a struggle just to keep going.

I feel like I’m slowly fading from the life I so deeply want to live. I’m trapped in a haze of symptoms that aren’t letting up.

I’ve tried every treatment available to me here in the U.S., but nothing has brought relief. I actually feel worse than ever since my diagnosis 2 years ago.

My doctors and I are now pinning our hopes on a specialized, 5-week life-saving hyperthermia treatment at Klinic St George in Germany that offers a real chance of recovery. This treatment could help restore my life and let me be the mom I’ve always dreamed of being. However, it comes at a staggering cost—$50,000, an amount we simply can’t afford on our own.

We have exhausted every resource and I am left with no choice but to humbly ask for help, for support, and for hope. I am terrified of what the future holds if I can’t get this treatment. My greatest fear is not being able to see my son grow up or share in the milestones that every mother dreams of. I want to be there for him. I want to hold him, to cheer him on, to be his source of strength and comfort. But right now, I can’t even be there for myself.

If you feel moved to help, no donation is too small. Every contribution will bring us one step closer to the chance of a future where I can be there for my son. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing my story. You never know who might be in a position to lend a hand.

From the deepest part of my heart, thank you for listening, for caring, and for being a glimmer of hope in this dark time. I dream of the day I can look back on this journey and thank each of you for helping me make it through.

With all my love and gratitude,

Lena