Angela Clark

I had my 2nd surgery on September 24th. I got the stitches taken out on 10/09/2026. I am healing much better this time. However, I am not fully healed. I not only went septic from the super rare infection as a result of several severe dog bites from my dog (RIP Gramps) on July 27th, but two surgeries and the original damage done to my wrist and hand from the original bites. All this has resulted in me being temporarily disabled and unable to work as a baker, my primary career. I have begun searching for a new job that will not be as physically demanding as baking/Prep Cook work. Even once I do find this new position it will take a couple weeks to get a paycheck. I owe RENT November 1st. For the first time since August, the first month of treatment and recovering, I am not able to pay my rent by mid month through your donations ONLY. I have zero dollars towards rent this time. That is not taking into consideration that I still need personal Care items such as toilet paper, hand/body soap, shampoo etc. I don't have money for that either. I do have Food support money now. That only pays for approved food items at the grocery store. It will not cover any personal Care items. None. And I only have access to this support money until the day I find a new job and begin working. Then both my food money and health care support GO AWAY immediately. Despite the fact one doesn't get paid on their first day. That usually takes 2-3 weeks to get your first paycheck. I am in dire need of your donations at this time. I am close to the basic recovery finish line. I have 6 months of rehabilitation towards having closer to full-ish recovery. I will never have full use of my left wrist/hand again. That's a reality. Please, if you are able and willing to help me financially, please consider sharing your generosity. I am trying to keep my home and simply survive this. I didn't ask for any of this to happen. I want to work and earn my own way. But we all have times in life when we need a hand up. I need a hand up right now. Thank you!!

I’m Angela, and I’m asking for help for myself after a medical crisis that turned my life upside down. On July 27, I was bitten by my dog, Gramps, who has since passed away. What started as a terrible injury quickly became much more serious when the bites developed into sepsis. On August 3, I had surgery at All Saints Hospital to remove infected tissue and collect samples for testing. I then learned I was fighting an extremely rare bacterial infection, the kind of one-in-a-million infection that has caused a fierce septic response in my body. I am now one month into what is currently expected to be at least three months of temporary disability, and I have no income coming in while I heal. I work at a local bakery and cafe, but my job does not provide sick leave or disability pay. Even though I cannot work, rent, utilities, phone, wifi, medical bills, and everyday expenses have not stopped. The funds raised will help me cover the basics I need to survive and recover, including medical bills, bandages and wound care supplies, rent, utilities, regular monthly bills, and food. It is hard for me to ask, but I truly need my community right now. If you are able to give, share, or simply keep me in your thoughts, every bit of support will help me get through this incredibly difficult time.