Donate for ARDS research and receive an original drawing

In March, at the age of thirty, I found myself suddenly ill and on a ventilator fighting for my life for 18 days. I was in the hospital for 21 days, but thankfully I survived. It has been a long and emotional recovery that continues everyday.
I have decided to join the ARDS Foundation team and raise morny for ARDS research. For every donation that is made over $120, I will give the donor an original drawing created specifically for them.
$100 dollars will go towards the ARDS Foundation and $20 will be used for materials and shipping costs.

These drawings will be done on 100% cotton rag paper with pen, pencil, and ink. Send me three words when you make your donation and those words will inspire the creation of your drawing. After donating email me at with three words that I will use to inspire a drawing as a thank you gift.

If you would like to read more about my journey through ARDS visit my website.


September 17, 2008

Good News

Today I had my six month appointment after my admittance to the hospital for ARDS. I am participating in a study that involves an experimental medication that was administered to me while I was intubated. The great news is that my lungs seem fully recovered and my oxygen levels were wonderful and my breathing tests all went perfect. I am so grateful to have come to a physical recovery.

The Dr. and I discussed how I have an emotional recovery post ARDS as well as physical. I have been dealing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with my Therapist and Psychiatrist. The emotional healing will continue for months or years he said. It is getting better everyday, but it can still feel like a battle.

I was so happy to be able to walk out of that hospital today healthy and see the shining sun. I am really blessed to have had such great care while I was sick, wonderful support from friends and family, and a passion to fight for my survival.
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