
Need financial help after a hemorrhagic stroke!
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Please see newest update! Reduced goal now that I am cleared to return to work! New totals below!
Hello, my name is Alisha Smith, also known as Tide. I am 32, my partner is 33, and we have a beautiful 11-year-old daughter. Recently, our lives have been turned upside down and we need help.
On May 26th, I was rushed to the hospital after having a seizure. It wasn't long before I had another seizure and the doctors found a clot and a brain bleed. I was rushed to a different hospital that is known for its neurology department. I remained in CCU for two days and was put in a normal room for three more days before being released on May 31st. I was diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke known as Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage of the brain. Luckily, I do not have any physical deficits from the stroke. I do, however, struggle with reading/writing and struggle with mixing up words or "dancing" around the word I am looking for. It is slowly improving but will be brought up with my first post-hospital Neurology appointment on the 22nd. I am going to be on anticonvulsants and blood thinners for at least 6 months with the possibility of it being lifelong. EDIT: I miraculously have been approved to return to work on June 30th. However, I still need help with bills/transportation/food until my paychecks start coming back. We had to reallocate which bills the first few donations paid for. Here is the new full breakdown of what we need help with:
$300 for June's remaining Rent
$120 for Internet bill (Needed for Commissions to help supplement funds)
$300 for Food (Family of 3)
$150 for Gas (I cannot drive until December, so double trips require double gas)
This brings the total left to pay to $870. I place the fundraiser higher to account for fees and extra charges GoFundMe has. What I make on the side with art will supplement costs here. Every little bit helps, even just sharing this with people. Please help in any way you can.
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Alisha Smith
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Dalton, GA