Support Lena Harbali's Healing Journey

I Spent 14 Days in the Hospital — I’m Healing, But I Need Your Help

Hi, I’m Lena Harbali — artist, designer, activist, and a person who normally really struggles to ask for help, but here I am.

I recently spent 14 unexpected and intense days in the hospital, fighting through a serious medical emergency that completely knocked the wind out of me. I’m home now (thankfully), but the road to recovery is far from over. My body is still healing, and I’m learning — slowly — how to give myself the time and space to fully recover.

If you know me, you know I’m someone who puts everything into my work, my community, and the people I love. But right now, I can’t do it all. I’ve had to pause everything — my creative projects, my income, even basic things like errands and cooking — just to focus on healing.

Medical bills are already stacking up. There are still follow-up appointments, treatment costs, and basic living expenses I’m trying to keep up with while my body is demanding rest.

That’s why I’m asking for your support — something I don’t do lightly. Anything you can give — whether it’s a donation or just sharing this with others — will help me stay afloat during this incredibly vulnerable time.

Your kindness means more than I can say. Thank you for helping me through this. I can’t wait to get back on my feet and return the love tenfold.

With gratitude and love,

Lena