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Pls Help Brittany recover from Open Heart Surgery
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Brittany Melani suffered a heart attack yesterday afternoon (Thursday, Nov, 2nd.) She then had emergency, open heart, triple bypass surgery. She is still intubated, and is using a machine to help her heart pump blood.
This was completely out of the blue as she is only 34. The surgeons did a good job reacting quickly and giving her the best chances at survival and recovery. Time will tell as to the amount of recovery she will be able to make however. Even if she makes a full recovery, it will be a long, rough road for a while.
Brittany and Sean will never ask for your help.. So I am asking for them.
The medical bills are going to be sky high (ambulance ride, Life flight, 2 surgeries, and a hospital stay for many days.) They have 3 little ones at home as well. Sean, Brittany's husband, and the provider for the household, will be off work to take care of Brittany and the kids.
Donations will go towards medical bills meals for the family and help with child care when Brittany is home but still recovering.
Brittany and Sean are the kind of people that will drop what they are doing and come running to help a friend in need.
Now they need our help.
Any little bit you can give would make a huge difference! It all adds up! Thank you for considering donating to this amazing family.
-Rebecca Nicholas
**Also, the beneficiary is listed as Alicia Peightal, who is Brittany's sister. The family has entrusted Alicia to handle fundraiser finances for Brittany and Sean while Brittany was in the hospital and gets back on her feet. ALL funds have gone to Brittany and Sean only.**
Fundraising team: Brittany's Team (3)
Rebecca Nicholas
Organizer
Butler, PA
Brittany Melani
Beneficiary
Alicia Peightal
Team member
Christina Green
Team member