Alex’s Story

Site created on April 2, 2023


Last week, Alex had been experiencing flu-like symptoms for several days. She could not hold down any food or liquids, noticed blood in her mucus, pain in her chest/lungs, and felt unwell in a way that she hadn’t ever felt before. This led to her and Mom (Barbara) heading to the ER, where she received fluids and was sent home.

The next day, Alex still wasn't feeling normal and trusted her gut that there was something wrong. She went back to get checked again, this time going to urgent care where an infection was found on her heart and kidney. This along with low oxygen levels led to an immediate rush via ambulance to the ICU.

After extensive review, the doctors and nurses concluded that Alex had contracted a rare Group B Strep pneumonia, an infection that her body was susceptible to due to having the flu. The issues this caused were bacteria in her blood, pneumonia with respiratory failure, and kidney injury. The infection developed into sepsis, in which Alex was placed into a medically induced coma and has every machine you can think of keeping her alive and helping her fight through this.

As of Friday, Doctors gave Alex a 60% chance to overcome this, but we are staying optimistic that she will start showing improvements soon. If you know Alex, you know that she is a FIGHTER. The journey ahead toward recovery will be a mountain to climb, but with your support and prayer, it will happen.

The expected induced coma time is estimated 2 weeks to 1 month as that was the norm for the last 3 recent cases they have seen with this rare diagnosis.

With all the unknowns, your support whether it's monetarily (GoFundMe link provied under "Ways to Help"), prayer, and/or positive vibes being sent her way is greatly appreciated. Alex has a long journey ahead of her and anything helps. A simple message, prayer, or sharing of her story will go a long way.

We will provide updates as they come. Thank you from Alex's immediate family.

Newest Update

May 16, 2023

Journal entry by Sally Clare —

Hi friends an family! Sorry that’s it’s been a while since you have received an update on here. If you are friends with Alex on Facebook you know that she has been keeping everyone updated on there. 

There have been several changes over the last few weeks. Alex was moved to a rehabilitation center where she continued to get support from her tracheotomy tube along with lots of physical and occupational therapy.  A lot of walking sessions around the floor utilizing a walker and help from the therapists. All the while she still had the one chest tube to help support the expansion and healing. 

As of just a couple of days ago, the chest tube was removed! And drum roll…. Her tracheotomy tube was removed as well!! The progress she has made is incredible and we are so happy she continues down a positive path of recovery. 

Although Alex no longer has the tracheotomy tube, she is still learning to walk again and be self sufficient so the next move will be to a different rehab center until she is ready to go home. We will continue to update on how things are going (in a more timely manner) so you can stay tuned in. 

Thank you for the continued love and support! 

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