Miya Clark

Hi, my name is Miya Clark. I am fighting for my independence and to avoid institutionalization. I need your help!

I have survived multiple brain injuries over the last few years, but each injury has cumulated upon the previous injuries, which devastates the effect on my health and ability to function. My most recent injury, in March of 2025, has left me barely able to safely move, speak or care for myself on some days. I am also battling cancer (again, some of you know this is my 5th rodeo), and the doctors believe it’s gotten into my bones. Finally, I’m in an unbearable situation—overwhelmed by noise, stress, and unsafe living conditions that are making my health and ability to cope even worse. I need urgent medical care (not covered by health insurance), and a safe, quiet place to live and heal.

Here’s just a glimpse of what I’ve endured (in brain injuries alone):

– At just 5 years old, I was knocked off of a swing, stopped breathing, and was revived by my Mother —without receiving additional medical care (this was 1967).

– In 2014, My car hydroplaned on a puddle shortly after a flash flood and after flying into the air, I landed on my head, suffering a brain bleed that led to seizures, tremors, and severe depression.

– In 2018, another accident took place when two cars slammed into me, causing a concussion and a severe revival of previous injury symptoms. This pushed me to the brink—I wasn’t able to return to work and nearly took my life several times.

-In 2022, I suffered a horrific fall in a hotel bathroom and symptoms from previous injuries returned.

– And now, after my latest brain injury in March of 2025, I live in constant pain, unable to tolerate bright lights or trigger noise. My right face dropped, my speech is slurred, and my body is shutting down. On a good day, I don’t sound drunk :). But often, people wonder how much I’ve had to drink, even if it’s at 9am!

I survive on just $1,340.00 a month from Social Security. My current living situation is dangerous and unbearable—I need immediate assistance for housing, medical treatment, daily care, and a service dog. My doctors say that with the right environment and support, I might recover in 8 yearrs or so. But without help, nobody thinks I’ll survive even a year, two at most.

I have one granddaughter that means the world to me. I want to maintain my independence, avoid being put in an institution, and spend as much time as possible contributing to her life.

I am desperately fundraising to afford:

– Safe, quiet housing without shared walls in a safe neighborhood

– A live-in aide to assist with daily needs like cooking, cleaning, organization and transportation

– Specialized treatment at the Amen Clinic to evaluate and heal my brain and other related-disorders to the exent they’re able to

– A service dog for crucial support, safety and intervention

– Basic living necessities and expenses to keep going

I have maxed out my credit cards and I’m just trying to survive. I have nowhere else to turn.

If you can donate, share, or offer any assistance—whether supplies, services, or connections to helpful resources—I would be forever grateful. Every bit of support brings me one step closer to healing and reclaiming my life. Please note… despite my many emotional challenges and brain injuries over the years, I worked for nearly 40 years before being forced to fully retire. I recognize the importance and value of self-reliance. But God created permanent disability, and in doing so, he must have known that some of his children would be incapable of self-reliance from a financial standpoint. Instead, we must be stepping stones for others to obtain higher versions of themselves, by helping others.

Thank you for reading this, and for any help you can give.

Blessings,

Miya