Hello, my name is Kelly Dickerson and I am establishing this fundraiser to assist my sister and lifetime friend, Tammy Raley who lives in Foley, Alabama.  
Here is her Story:  Tammy had been having severe abdominal pain for several months. On Thanksgiving weekend, she went to the ER in Fairhope, Alabama with severe abdominal pain. It was ultimately decided that surgery was necessary to remove a blockage in her small intestine. She was scheduled for surgery on
December 26 th , the day after Christmas, and sent home on a complete liquid diet.
Almost a month later, the surgery was performed successfully, however, upon being discharged she began to develop strange complications. She was taken back to the ER by ambulance where she was admitted due to pain, mental confusion, and an inability to walk or stand. An MRI identified significant brain damage, and the neurologist diagnosed it as Wernicke encephalopathy which can be life threatening if not treated immediately. Since being readmitted, she has not been able to care for herself. At times, she does not know where she is and cannot recognize close family members. She relies fully on the care of her daughter.
Wernicke encephalopathy is caused by the lack of thiamine (vitamin B1). This syndrome essentially creates dementia-like symptoms and can worsen over time, leading to permanent brain damage if left untreated. We have not been given any expectations regarding her recovery. Her neurologist has stated that it will be a “long hard road”. 
For the last several years, Tammy has been raising her two grandchildren. She is the sole breadwinner of her family. We are asking you to do whatever you can to help this precious family get through this catastrophic situation.
Thank you for caring.