Support Angela’s Journey to a Healthier Life with a Service Animal
Key Takeaways
Angela is raising $25,800 through GoFundMe to fund a life-changing service animal.
The service animal will help manage her complex medical conditions, including POTS, Dysautonomia, and PTSD.
Donations and shares are both valuable ways to support Angela’s journey.
Help Angela Get a Life-Changing Service Animal
Living with multiple chronic health conditions is an unimaginable challenge. For Angela, it’s her daily reality. Born with a congenital heart defect, Angela has faced a lifetime of surgeries and diagnoses. She now navigates an incredibly complex set of health challenges, including POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Dysautonomia, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Anxiety, and Occipital Neuralgia. These conditions make everyday tasks and experiences overwhelming and, at times, impossible.
Angela’s resilience is inspiring, but she needs help to regain some of the independence her conditions have taken away. A service animal can bridge that gap—providing not only medical alert support but also emotional grounding and confidence. Through her GoFundMe campaign, Angela hopes to raise $25,800 to make this dream a reality.
Why a Service Animal Is Essential
A service animal will provide Angela with vital support in several ways:
Cardiac Alerts: The animal will detect sudden cardiac changes, enabling Angela to get to a safe position during episodes, preventing injuries.
PTSD Support: Doctor’s appointments and other triggers cause immense stress. Tasks like deep pressure therapy, calming techniques, and interrupting episodes can help her feel grounded.
Nighttime Assistance: Frequent nightmares due to PTSD disrupt her sleep. A service animal can wake her during these episodes, providing comfort and security.
Daily Confidence: Beyond specific tasks, the service animal will give Angela the courage to face each day, empowering her to reclaim parts of her life she has lost.
The Financial Breakdown
Service animals require specialized training and ongoing care, making them costly. Here’s the breakdown of the $25,800 Angela needs to raise:
Cost of the dog (from a specialized breeder): $5,000
Specialized training: $12,800
Veterinary fees: $2,000
Travel expenses for training sessions: $5,500
Dog equipment and care essentials: $500
Every dollar raised will go directly toward these essential expenses.
How You Can Support Angela
Angela’s goal is ambitious, but with your help, it’s achievable. Here’s how you can contribute:
Donate: Any amount, big or small, makes a difference. Each contribution brings Angela closer to achieving her goal.
Share: If you’re unable to donate, sharing Angela’s GoFundMe page on social media, through email, or by word of mouth is just as impactful.
Spread Awareness: Let friends, family, and your community know about Angela’s story and the transformative impact a service animal can have.
Join Angela’s Journey
Angela’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, but no one should have to face these challenges alone. By supporting her fundraiser, you’re not just helping her acquire a service animal—you’re giving her the gift of safety, confidence, and hope. Visit Angela’s GoFundMe page today to donate or share her story. Together, we can make a life-changing difference.