Help Cheyanne’s Family Stay Afloat While She Focuses on Recovery As She Undergoes Brain Surgery

Cheyanne—a brave young woman who’s long managed epilepsy—has recently been diagnosed with Rasmussen’s encephalitis, a rare, progressive inflammatory brain disease that causes severe, chronic seizures. After a major breakthrough seizure landed her in the ICU, her family has rallied around her, but the demands of full‑time care have created unexpected financial strain. She is awaiting brain surgery as I am writing this.

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About Cheyanne’s Health Journey

• Epilepsy: For years, Cheyanne has lived with recurrent seizures, balancing medications, therapies, and daily life.

• Rasmussen’s Encephalitis: This autoimmune disorder inflames one hemisphere of the brain, often worsening epilepsy and requiring specialized treatments like immunotherapy and physical rehabilitation.

Due to these two diagnoses, Cheyanne has been hospitalized for the past 7 months. Cheyanne continues to decline, which has led her to being in the ICU for the past week and has now been intubated. Cheyanne requires round‑the‑clock monitoring and ongoing specialist appointments to manage both the seizures and the underlying inflammation.

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Why They Need Your Support

• Lost Income: Cheyanne’s mom has paused work full‑time to stay by her daughter’s side—eliminating the family’s primary paycheck.

• Everyday Essentials: From gas for ICU visits to groceries, utilities, parking, basic living costs keep piling up.

• Emotional Relief: Easing financial worries lets the family concentrate on Cheyanne’s recovery, therapies, and emotional support.

Please give what you can, share this campaign with friends and family, and keep Cheyanne’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Your generosity eases their burden and amplifies the community’s love and support for Cheyanne’s fight. Thank you!