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You know, I always thought I'd be making one of these to help fund some sort of vanity project, like a short film, or something of the like.
But, instead, I've been given the opportunity to humble myself for someone/something else. My dog Lola.
My dog Lola has been with me for almost 8 years and she's gotten me through so many rough patches, through many moves, through grad school, and through starting out in my career as a writer.
Some of us know how these medical visits go. Starts out in the hundreds and the thousands quickly accumulate. Before I knew it, what modest amounts I had in the savings for rainy days like these have quickly dwindled.
I'm not a rich man, either. Actually, it's only a few months ago -- I'm embarrassed to say -- that I actually had the resources to get health insurance myself (at 35, again, I'm so embarrassed to admit this).
I'll do what it takes to be able to get the care Lola needs on my own, which entails all my savings, knocking on clients doors to get their payments, then waiting a couple days or weeks to get funds, etc. If I have to sell my body on the streets, I'll consider that option.
I'd just like to give my sweet friend, Lola, the care she needs right when she needs it. And in order to do this, I'm doing something new. I'm asking for help.
Background / Medical Situation
You see, yesterday my little girl had a seizure. She collapsed to the ground and started flailing; I felt really helpless and mortified. I carried her limp body in my arms to my car. Left my front door ajar; luckily, my neighbor was considerate enough to lock and close it for me.
Rushed her to the emergency hospital and she was diagnosed with a Pericardial Effusion with fluid in her pericardial sac as well as her abdomen. The pressure on her heart was hindering blood flow.
She spent the night in the hospital and they want to keep her longer, just to be safe. Then it's off to the cardiologist. As uncomfortable as it is to throw out numbers, I've already spent over $5,000.
How You Can Help
I'm trying to raise an additional $2,000 to make sure I can get her to the cardiologist right away and get her on treatment immediately. I know this is a lot of money to ask for -- It's a lot of money to me, anyway. Raising any amount will help this process in every way.
For Every Donor
No matter the amount you donate, whether it's a dollar or a cent, I'll be writing you a personalized thank you, and I'll tell you what I love about you. I'll also send updates to Lola's condition.
I've never thought I was going to be a person who was so precious about their dog, but that's me. Right here. Asking for your help.
Even if you're unable to help from a monetary standpoint, your thoughts and prayers mean the world to us.
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