Raegan Mackenzie Humphreys

Hi, my name is Raegan, and I’m raising funds to help me get a medical service dog.

I’ve been living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), conditions that affect nearly every part of my daily life. Since I was 13, I’ve fainted more than 30 times. My episodes can involve severe dizziness, rapid heart rate, loss of consciousness, and extreme weakness. Recovery can take days or even months, and there are times when I have to depend on others for help with things I wish I could do independently.

Despite these challenges, I have big dreams. I want to go to college, pursue my education, and eventually become a pediatric anesthesiologist. I don’t want my health conditions to keep me from experiencing the future I’ve worked so hard for.

A medical service dog could help me recognize and respond to medical episodes, assist me when symptoms occur, and make everyday activities safer and more manageable. Most importantly, having a trained partner by my side would give me greater confidence and independence, especially as I prepare to leave home and begin college.

Unfortunately, my health insurance does not cover the cost of obtaining and training a service dog. I’m turning to Help Hope Live to raise the funds needed to make this possible.

Every contribution, share, and word of encouragement brings me one step closer to having a service dog by my side. Thank you for helping me work toward a future where I can feel safer, become more independent, and fully experience the life I’ve been dreaming of.

With gratitude,
Raegan