The Need: Charissa has been battling debilitating, multi-system chronic illness for many years which has left her disabled, unable to support herself, and in great need. Disability income and support from friends does not begin to cover the cost of treatment, rent, and basic needs, and health insurance will not cover her treatment beyond a partial coverage of an ER trip or hospitalization.
Charissa’s Current Situation: Charissa battles many conditions that are all interrelated, the most severe of which are Adrenal Fatigue (Stage 3), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome(CIRS), Biotoxin/Mold Illness, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome(MCAS), Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), Long-Haul Covid, and Candida. She has a history of Lyme Disease and lengthy list of additional diagnoses.
These illnesses affect every system of her body and each moment of existence can feel like running a marathon that never stops. There are no breaks. This year has been one of the hardest years yet, with multiple ER trips, a hospitalization, a month without stable housing, two more rounds of Covid, and extra intense struggles to take in the bare minimum levels of food, water, and sleep needed for survival.
Charissa’s immune system is quite compromised and she has been fighting one virus after another for longer than she can remember. Due to swallowing and severe digestive issues, getting enough food and water down to survive is a 24-7 battle that never lets up. She faces continual reactions to her environment, as well as foods and more. Her adrenals have been functioning at 30% at best and cannot recover without adequate sleep, sunshine, and nutrition, all of which have been out of reach for many years. Charissa’s severe nutrient deficiencies, pathogen and toxic load, environmental reactions, and the things already mentioned above make life completely unbearable apart from the strength that God provides for every impossible moment. He is her only Hope and He is good when life is not.
Listen to the video above to hear a little from Charissa about her story.
How Can You Help?
Your financial gift will allow Charissa to receive life-giving medical treatment, which without leads to a downhill spiral and places her in a more life-threatening position. Your support also helps her move just a bit closer to healing and wholeness as she implements protocols designed to restore broken systems. Your gift will keep a roof over her head and provide an environment in which she can heal. And it will provide basic needs such as groceries, supplements, and much-needed dental work.
Looking to do something practical beyond financial support?
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You can also check out her Help Charissa Heal Registry for specific needs.
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Do you know of a business that might be willing to support Charissa’s healing with even a one-time gift? If so, could you share this opportunity with them? And please share it with anyone you think might willing to join in the effort to help Charissa reach her new day.
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Would you be willing to do a short live on your social media, sharing Charissa’s situation? Many have been generous over the years but there is a significant need to expand the support base right now and she would love to encourage others with her story however she can.
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Social media skills? Charissa is looking for someone who can help her create reels which can be shared with a wider audience for both support and as a way to encourage others who are also struggling for hope.
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Up for an interview? Charissa needs assistance to make a simple interview video regarding her story/current situation that will help provide a better overview for those who would not take the time to read something like this. It can be done over Zoom.
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If you can help with any of these things, have questions, or want to give directly, you can email her at charisgalbraith@gmail.com.
Be Assured: You can trust that all funds received through this campaign will be solely dedicated to implement life-sustaining and healing medical care, along with covering rent and basic needs, such as groceries, water, and supplements. Your gift is honored and will be used with great trust.
From Charissa:
“I cannot thank you all enough for your support, prayers, and life-giving words. I truly am unable to do this without you. And whatever you are facing today, do not let go of your hope! I cannot count how many times I have wanted to stop fighting, stop enduring, stop hoping. Every single day, actually. And yet, if I had listened to those voices I would not be here today.
Your story is not finished yet either. There IS a new dawn ahead. Keep going! You are closer than you know. We will see it together.”
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“Through the heartfelt mercies of our God, God’s Sunrise will break upon us, shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death.” – Luke 1:78 MSG
“The sun of righteousness will dawn on those who honor my name, healing radiating from its wings.” – Malachi 4:2 MSG
“And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them.”
– Isaiah 42:16
“I’ve Supported Before. What Progress Has Been Made Since Last Time?”
Since her last fundraiser campaign launched a year ago, Charissa has seen some specific improvements. She has had stable housing since July and deeper roots underlying her illness have been revealed. Every bit of treatment she has received has enabled her to continue to live and prevent her from losing all the ground gained. Other FAQ can be found here.