Support for Shana Dagny’s Health and Healing Journey

Dear friends, family, and compassionate strangers,

This is Joy and Lakhi, and I’m writing on behalf of our close family friend and Lakhi's beloved sister — and a dear friend to many — Shana Dagny, who is currently facing a difficult and debilitating health battle.

For more than 7 months now, Shana has been struggling daily with Severe Persistent Asthma. Despite her lifelong dedication to managing her health — through diet, exercise, and constant vigilance — her asthma has worsened significantly, and the only viable treatment option left has been the long-term use of high-dose steroids.

Unfortunately, these medications, while life-saving, have come with devastating side effects:

Rapid 60-lb weight gain (From 110lbs to to 170 lbs) in under a month

Severe joint and muscle pain, leading to immobility

Glaucoma

Most recently, a life-threatening adrenal crisis that required emergency hospitalization for three days

Shana’s Story

Shana has always fought to live a full and healthy life, despite her chronic illness. As an ICU nurse, she gave tirelessly to others, even as she managed her own health challenges. She meticulously structured her environment and lifestyle to minimize asthma triggers and went above and beyond — even becoming a triathlete — to build strength and resilience.

But even the strongest spirit can be tested. As her asthma attacks became more frequent and severe, her medical team had no choice but to rely on increasingly powerful steroids. Now, the toll these medications have taken on her body has left her in constant pain, unable to perform daily tasks, and in desperate need of support.

How You Can Help

Many of you have asked: “What can we do to help?”

As her medical team continues searching for long-term solutions, your support can make a direct difference in her daily quality of life and recovery. Funds raised through this GoFundMe will help cover urgent and ongoing needs, including:

In-home caregiving assistance for basic daily tasks

A hospital bed or adjustable bed (Shana is currently sleeping on a couch)

Lymphatic drainage therapy for edema (not covered by insurance)

A regular colonoscopy formula and other gastrointestinal care

Pain management treatments not fully covered by insurance

Every contribution — no matter the amount — is deeply appreciated. If you can’t give financially at this time, please consider sharing this page with your network to help spread the word.

On behalf of Shana, our family, and all those who love her — thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, generosity, and support during this incredibly difficult time.

With deep gratitude,

Joy, Lakhi and Family