Help Brandy Shelton Fight for Their Life Against Aggressive Heart Failure. 

Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers,

I never imagined I would be in this position fighting for my life and reaching out for help. I have been diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) with an ejection fraction (EF) of only 10-15%, meaning my heart is struggling to pump blood effectively. Despite extensive testing, doctors have been unable to determine the cause, and my condition is progressing aggressively.

Right now, I am wearing a life-saving defibrillator vest to protect me from sudden cardiac arrest while my medical team works urgently to determine the best course of action. I need to seek advanced care beyond what my local specialists can provide including further testing and possible treatments such as a heart transplant, an implantable defibrillator, or other critical interventions.

The Challenges I Face

Living with such severe heart failure is physically and emotionally exhausting. Every day is a battle against fatigue, shortness of breath, and uncertainty about what comes next. The urgency to find answers and the right treatment ”wherever that may be” is crucial to my survival.

Why I Need Your Help

The financial burden of this fight is overwhelming. The costs of hospital stays, ongoing testing, specialized treatments, and life-saving medications are beyond what I can manage alone. Additionally, I must travel to top heart centers and specialists who have the expertise to diagnose and treat my condition properly. These trips add expenses for transportation, lodging, and extended stays while undergoing treatment.

How You Can Support Me

Any donation, no matter how big or small, will go directly toward:

Advanced medical care and testing to uncover the root cause of my condition.     
 
Specialized treatments, medications, and potential surgical interventions.

 Travel and lodging for out-of-town medical visits.

Daily living expenses while I focus on survival and recovery

Even if you’re unable to donate, sharing my story with your friends, family, and community can make a huge impact. Every share, every prayer, and every kind word helps me stay strong in this fight.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support, love, and generosity. It truly means everything to me.

With gratitude and hope,

Brandy Shelton