Lexi's Lifesaving Open Heart Surgery: A Call for Compassion

Help Lexi Get the Life-Saving Heart Surgery She Needs

Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out today with a heavy heart and a hopeful spirit because my best friend, Lexi, is facing a serious health challenge, and she urgently needs our help.

Lexi has been bravely living with a congenital heart condition called Ebstein's anomaly. Unfortunately, her condition has progressed to heart failure, and she’s now battling severe tricuspid regurgitation and a dangerously dilated right ventricle. Her doctors have determined that the next crucial step is a tricuspid valve repair surgery, and she’ll be meeting with Dr. Dearani at the Mayo Clinic to explore a specialized cone procedure.

As Lexi prepares for this major surgery, the financial burden is becoming overwhelming. In addition to the high costs of surgery, hospitalization, and medications, she will be taking on significant medical debt. On top of this, there are the expenses of travel, lodging, post-op in-home care, and supporting her family during her recovery. Lexi will be unable to work for some time, and while her partner continues working, balancing recovery, caring for their children, and handling household bills will be a serious challenge.

Here’s a breakdown of what we’re raising funds for:

-Travel and Lodging (Mayo Clinic)

-Medication and Post-Op Care

-In-Home Care and Family Support

-Medical Debt

-Unexpected Expenses

To ensure that Lexi’s journey through this surgery is taken care of, that her recovery process is smooth, and that her family is supported during this difficult time, we’re starting with a goal of $15,000. We recognize that the total amount needed may go far beyond this, but we hope this will help ease the immediate financial burden and prepare for the likely unexpected expenses.

While Lexi is ready to face this challenge, she shouldn’t have to do it alone. We’re asking for your support—whether it’s through a donation, no matter the size, or by sharing this page with others who might be able to help. Every contribution and every share brings us closer to giving Lexi the chance to heal without the overwhelming stress of financial uncertainty.

Thank you for your love, generosity, and support during this critical time. Together, we can help Lexi focus on her recovery and return to the vibrant, compassionate person we all love.

Lexi’s Venmo is @Alexislouise22 if you feel more comfortable donating that way.