Help Me Get the Life-Changing Surgery I Need to Control My Seizures

My name is Kelly, and I’m living with drug-resistant epilepsy. After years of trying every available medication, my neurologist has recommended a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) implant—one of the few remaining options that could finally help control my seizures. I meet every medical requirement for this procedure, yet my current marketplace insurance refuses to cover it.

Beginning January 1, 2026, I will lose my health insurance entirely. My premiums are increasing to $2,500 per month for just myself, on top of a $10,000 deductible. Even while working three jobs, this cost is impossible for me to sustain.

This surgery isn’t just about improving my health—it’s about giving me my independence back. Right now I cannot drive, and in order to regain my driving privileges for work, I must be seizure-free for at least one year. The VNS implant is my only real hope of achieving that. I’m doing everything I can, but I can’t do this alone.

Any support—financial or simply sharing my story—means the world to me. Thank you for helping me take this step toward stability, safety, and a future where I’m not reliant on others to get me to and from my jobs. Your kindness truly matters.