Support Debra's Courageous Health Battle

Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,

As many of you know, Debra is courageously fighting through a serious health battle after being diagnosed with Endocarditis. As of last night, she remains stable, but the road ahead is still long and challenging.

Debra recently underwent a critical valve replacement surgery, and the medical team has been diligently monitoring her progress. They have changed her main lines to prevent any risk of infection and are closely monitoring her hemoglobin levels, providing blood transfusions as necessary. She is currently on multiple medications to support her blood pressure, and we are hopeful they can be reduced soon.

For precautionary reasons, Debra’s chest cavity remains open, but we expect to receive news today regarding when it will be closed. She is in significant pain, so the doctors are keeping her sedated to ensure her comfort. They plan to reduce her sedation briefly today, and I hope to be able to FaceTime with her while she’s awake. While she is following commands, she is currently unable to move her arms, likely due to weakness from her condition.

We are also waiting for her blood cultures to return, hoping to see improvements in her numbers. Debra has a long recovery ahead, likely spending another six weeks in the hospital before being transferred to a specialty treatment facility in Flint for care lasting six months to a year.

Tanya originally set up a GoFundMe to support Debra, but she no longer has access to the email associated with that account, leading many donors to issue refunds. We are now launching this new GoFundMe campaign to ensure that all donations can directly contribute to Debra’s recovery. If those who had previously donated could consider contributing again, it would mean the world to us and help alleviate the financial burden of Debra’s medical expenses.

If you prefer to donate through methods other than PayPal or Venmo, please reach out to me directly, and I will provide alternative options. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and support during this difficult time. Together, we can help Debra on her path to recovery.

With heartfelt gratitude,