Lindsey Howard is a 27-year-old reading tutor whose life has been dedicated to helping others. While volunteering in Colombia with her family, Lindsey was suddenly struck by excruciating pain in her leg and chest. Doctors discovered she has Alpha Thalassemia, which contributed to two blood clots in her leg and several pulmonary embolisms. She was immediately placed in the ICU at Los Rosales Clinic in Pereira, where she is now facing a critical and costly medical crisis without insurance.

Lindsey’s gentle spirit, constant smile, and deep love for people have touched lives around the world. She has spent years volunteering and sharing messages of hope, traveling to countries like Spain, Albania, Myanmar, Thailand, Turkey, Malaysia, and Colombia to serve communities in many ways. Her work as a reading instructor allows her to help children one-on-one, but her volunteerism extends far beyond literacy, reaching people through her compassion, faith, and dedication. Her passion for cooking, music, and art, along with her unwavering faith, have made her a source of inspiration to everyone who knows her.

Right now, Lindsey’s family is by her side, but the hospital requires immediate payment for her care. She must be transported by ambulance to a different hospital with a hematologist before she can receive the specialized treatment she needs, and this transfer must be paid for in advance. The daily costs of the ICU, the need for a Hematology Specialist, and the possibility of an extended hospital stay are overwhelming. Once stabilized, the ultimate goal is to return Lindsey to the USA to continue her care. Funds raised will go directly toward her medical bills, ambulance transfer, specialist care, and travel expenses. Your support will not only help Lindsey continue her fight but also honor the years she has spent serving others with kindness and hope.