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Removal of toxic implants

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As hard as this is for me to do, I’m at a point where I have to ask for help. I have tried with everything in me to fix this myself, At this point, asking for help really is my only option. That being said, I am also an extremely private person and it pains me to expose this silent struggle.




I am at heart, an athlete who lives for the outdoors, snowboarding, mt. biking, hiking, yoga and dance. I also love to volunteer my time to do outreach in the streets and helping others. With that said, here is my story… 




About 20 years ago I made a decision that changed my life in a way I could have  never imagined. I decided to get textured saline implants in a silicone shell. At the time I felt confident that I would always be able work and afford to take care of myself. I was informed that the would last a lifetime but recommended to replace every ten years just for aesthetic reasons. Never once do I remember being told that I could become very ill and lose the life I love so very much. 




Eight years after having my implants put in, I started to feel sick. I became nauseous daily. Strange episodes of inflammation moved over my body, and from there my journey of declining health began. Little did I know that would just be the start of a silent brewing storm.The next nine years would consist of hundreds of doctors appointments, test after test.  My thyroid started to burn out and my life was filled with mammogram after mammogram until finally the stabbing pains in my chest reveled inflammation around my entire chest. My rib cage had begun to  rub on my lungs creating scar tissue on my breasts and lungs. My Ana test for auto immune response had come back positive. 




My doctor insisted I get them out.




I went from being able to do 15 mile bike rides and then do a 12 hour shift 5 days a week, and working 3 jobs, while at the same time being very active with a nonprofit doing street outreach, to barely being able to get out of bed. My life has become nothing but a struggle to survive. I went snowboarding 1 time in nine years and that use to my MY WHOLE LIFE. With pain, fever, swelling, and nausea each day is a challenge. 




I would give anything to have my life back and doing what I love which is helping others in need. I so want to live a happy, healthy, active life, where I am able to be there for my family, friends, volunteer and have my career back. Most of all, I just want to be out of pain. Please help me do this, anything helps. I love and appreciate all who have taken the time to read this. Thank you again….




I’m looking to raise:

Rent and bills, supplements, food and supplies for healing and recovery for 2 months $5000

Total: $5,000.00




With love and gratitude, 

Vannessa
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    Van Jay
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    Sacramento, CA

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