Seeing that I have not been able to return to work, I am continuing efforts to keep up my healing routine. It has been over 2 years since my friends held a fundraiser to help with my medical expenses and I wouldn’t be as healthy as I am today without it. I have been able to see doctors, healers, seek out alternative options, and get back and forth to all of these appointments because of your help. It’s important that I keep this up to continue on my way to healing my heart and what better way than to do it together?
After feeling all of the love that my healthy heart project brought my way, I decided to create a bracelet as a way to connect all of us through the love and kindness so many of you have shown.
I designed the bracelets specifically in mind for both men and women. They are dark brown leather with an embossing that says “I have a beautiful heart”, a saying that I believe connects each and every one of us. Each bracelet is a $35 donation.
Thank You. Love, Lauren
I have to thank my Etsy friends for the handmade bags ( ThatFinalTouch) and the fantastic mechanical heart stamp by Kim at sugarskull7 … they are rockstars.
Please note that you do not have to pay a gift tax on donations up to $12,000 per year, per individual. At this point Save Lauren’s Heart is not a recognized 501 (c)(3), and does not have a fiscal sponsor. Lauren’s team tried every possible route to make this effort a recognized non-profit, but have run into difficulties. Suggestions are welcome! Donations to SaveLaurensHeart are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Up until this point Lauren’s family has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on treatment to keep Lauren healthy. Her medications alone cost about $300 monthly, and her intense treatment regimen must continue. The scar tissue will never return to normal heart tissue. It is critical that Lauren continues to get top-of-the-line treatment. This includes everything from traditional western medicine, or eastern practices, to the latest breakthrough in adult stem cell therapy or other medical advancements in heart failure research. She is especially interested in the adult stem cell therapy option, which can generate new heart tissue, therefore improving the organ’s function. Stem cell therapy such as this would cost $50,000.
Lauren’s heart must be monitored closely to ensure the scarring does not progress. Further progression could mean a heart transplant … something she and her family want to avoid at all costs! Even with insurance, a heart transplant could be financially devastating: a million dollar procedure that entails a multitude of medications and procedures for the rest of her life. Lauren and her family presently see a heart transplant doctor at Columbia Presbyterian.
Any contribution would help Lauren and her family on their journey to healing. Trips to follow-up at Cleveland Clinic alone are thousands of dollars out of pocket per visit.
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Hi Lauren, I’m a friend of a friend you have here in Nashville; she passed the word on to me. Hope your spirits are on the rise and stay that way! I purchased a bracelet for my daughter a few weeks ago as a Christmas present…when do you think it might ship? Hope all is well.
thank you
Tyna Meers
Hi Tyna! Thanks so much. I actually just put your bracelet in the mail today! So, you will get it before Christmas! Happy Holidays! With Love, Lauren
Looooooove these… and I looooove you! Im always thinking of you sweets! Continue keeping your heart beautiful! <3
Lauren – thanks for the beautiful bracelet and message. I will wear mine and think of you and the love we share with our family. Blessings alway, Fran xo <3
Yes, wear it everyday and feel the looove! Thanks Fran
Lauren – thanks for the beautiful bracelet and message. I will wear mine and think of you and the love we share with our family. Blessings always, Fran xo <3
Love the bracelets Lauren! Buying one now!!
Thanks so much Meghan! Hugs and kisses to your little one. Enjoy baby’s first Xmas. xo
I just ordered my bracelet. Thinking of you always when I’m wearing it.
Hi Lauren
I hope you’re doing ok, I wondered if you would ship your lovely bracelets to the UK?
Best wishes
Laura
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Of course Laura! I ship all around the world! Thank you
Lovely, thank you, I’ve just placed my order x
Best wishes,
Laura
Xx
my thoughts and prayers r with you!! may you have a beautiful heart that will keep on going strong!
Thank you!
A superb effort! A beautiful bracelet!
Do you ship international? I want to order but I live in Greece. Is there a chance I might have some of them to give them as Super Christmas Gifts to my friends?
Elena, thank you! I ship everywhere! Feel free to order and I will send them out to you. I go to the post office twice a week to send out bracelets!! Love, Lauren
Just ordered mine. Classy work! Love your heart. GG
Well if it isn’t the Mother Goddess herself! I am honored for you to wear one Gigi. I’m sending a batch out tomorrow. xx
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Lauren,
I’m looking forward to getting and wearing your bracelet. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Donna
Thank you!
I look forward to sending them , probably on Tues because I won’t make it out tomorrow to the post office! Enjoy!!
hi my beautiful. i just ordered mine. i love you a ton and cant wait to add it to my wrist of lauren originals. health, happiness and healthy hearts in 2011! xo-d
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hi, i love your story and life. i have questions for you ok? do you know about dr paul youg and his alkalic diet. This is the best for you and for your problem. He from americe. he write book about alkalic food. do you now about it?
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