<div>Two days. That’s how long we had to fly from Tampa to Cleveland after being told
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<div>my brain aneurysm was on the verge of rupture. It was a terrifying, life-changing
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<div>moment. Thanks to the Cleveland Clinic, I underwent surgery to save my life, but the
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<div>challenges are far from over.
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<div>The flights and hotel alone have already cost us over $7,000, and this is just the
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<div>beginning. Over the next year, we will need to travel back and forth several times,
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<div>including a return trip on January 16 to remove internal staples. Recovery means I
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<div>can’t be left alone for at least a month, which means my husband, at 65, is taking time off work when he should be resting and preparing for retirement.
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<div>As a wife, mom of three amazing grown children, and grandma to a precious 2-year-old, my family is my life. They’ve given me the strength to fight this battle, but this
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<div>With lupus contributing to this aneurysm and ongoing rehabilitation needed to recovermy memory, jaw strength, and overall health, we are facing a financial goal of $75,200. This amount will cover medical expenses, travel, and lost wages to ensure I can heal with my family by my side.
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<div>Any help you can provide will go directly toward relieving the financial burden of this
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<div>From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your kindness and support.
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<div><strong>Budget Breakdown:</strong>
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<div><strong> Travel (Flights &amp; Hotels): $20,000</strong>
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<div><strong> Medical Co-pays &amp; Treatments: $30,000</strong>
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<div><strong> Rehabilitation Therapy: $15,000</strong>
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<div><strong> Lost Wages for Family Caregiving: $8,000</strong>
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<div><strong> Other Essentials (Medical Wigs, Therapy Supplies): $2,200</strong>
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<div>Goal Total: $75,200
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<div>Every contribution helps us heal and recover. Whether you can donate, share our story, or keep us in your prayers, your support means everything to us.
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<div>Thank you for helping us move forward in faith and hope. Together, we can make it through.
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