Help Alex get a Service Dog
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Hi, my name is Alex. I am launching a fundraiser to acquire a service dog trained for both psychiatric and mobility support. I live with several challenging conditions that affect my mental and physical health:
- Psychological Needs: I suffer from anxiety, depression, and PTSD, which manifest as panic attacks and nightmares. A service dog would alert me as my anxiety increases and provide pressure therapy to manage and interrupt panic attacks.
- Physical Needs: I have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, and dystonia, which cause severe chronic pain throughout my body, muscle spasms, and frequent joint dislocations. I often need a wheelchair for mobility. A service dog would assist me by opening doors, retrieving items, and providing stability when standing, which will reduce the frequency of joint dislocations and significantly alleviate my daily pain.
A service dog would transform my daily life, enhancing my independence and overall quality of life. I am working with a program to train my service dog, but I need your support to reach my fundraising goal and participate in this life-changing opportunity. Ongoing training costs for at least the next year are significant, and I cannot do it alone.
Your support means the world to me: Every donation helps me move closer to a more independent and fulfilling life and 100% of donations will go to the cost of the service dog. If you cannot donate, sharing this campaign with others would also be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for supporting me on this journey!
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Alex Gaeta
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Menlo Park, CA