Support Sarah's Fight Against FND

Hi all,

My name is David Velázquez, and I am here on behalf of my wife, Sarah S. Velázquez, also widely known as Samm Bones and previously as Sarah Samms. Sarah has made her mark on the world as an advocate, activist, herbalist, healer, writer, daughter, and most recently, as a wife. In 2023, after years of severe symptoms and a frustrating lack of answers, Sarah was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder, or FND. Unfortunately, by the time she was finally diagnosed, her neurological symptoms had become unmanageable, leaving her in rough shape and fundamentally changing not only her life, but her ability to function even in the most basic capacities.

Many of you know Sarah as a strong, independent woman who is capable of doing anything that she sets her mind to. However, her battle with FND has robbed her of that independence, making it nearly impossible for her to work, to perform music, to write, and on some days, even to walk. As with any neurological disorder, she has good days and bad. Some days she is almost 90% of her old self and on the bad days, she is completely disabled.

As you can imagine, Sarah is incurring a lot of medical debt and isn't even getting appropriate treatment due to there being an incredibly small number of facilities in the US that treat FND; all of which are remarkably expensive. Sarah is a strong, kind, passionate woman with so much love to give who repeatedly shows up for those who she cares about. Now, finally, she has reached a point where she has to be the one who asks for help. It's time that we show up for her by donating to her GoFundMe. Your funds will go directly to her current treatment and medical bills and if we raise more than ten-thousand dollars, that money will go towards getting Sarah treatment at a FND facility that could help her actually go into remission and reclaim her life.

If you can and are able, please donate. If you can't, please share this video.

What is FND anyway?

Neuro Symptoms Functional Movement Disorder

https://www.reactivept.com/fnd

Where are donations going?

-Past due, current, and future medical bills

-Prescriptions, supplements, anti-inflammatory foods

-Acupuncture, physical therapy, occupational therapy, mental health counseling

-FND Re+Active PT and Wellness membership (includes: FND educational courses, pt, and support groups)

-FND treatment at an FND facility (currently getting quotes from all 4 of the facilities in the US)

Other ways you can help...

-Donate acupuncture services (helps manage symptoms)

-Donate energy work services (helps manage symptoms)

-Donate herbs, teas, and TCM blends (email for specifics)

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts here at the Velázquez home <3