Help Hope Live for Sarah Ryan

Sarah Ryan, a 41-year-old single mother pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership for people with disabilities, faces significant challenges due to the sudden onset of debilitating symptoms. These symptoms led to a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Posturalostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) among many others. She has fought through eight years of medical appointments and diagnostic testing, and is now focused on finding treatment options to regain her mobility and independence.

Prior to her illness, Sarah enjoyed a diverse career as an EMT, deputy sheriff, teacher, black belt in Tae Kwon Do, life coach, and more. Now reliant on a powered wheelchair for mobility, as well as other mobility aids, she faces new challenges with daily living. Due to autonomic dysfunction, she cannot regulate her body temperature and relies on heated clothing in the winter and ice vests in the summer.