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August 22, 2024 63 mins

Samantha was living her best life, thriving as a successful author, single mom, and business owner. She was in her prime, with a bright future ahead of her. But everything changed in 2017 when she was involved in a devastating car accident after a truck collided with her vehicle. The injuries she sustained from the accident left her with chronic pain, and further diagnosis revealed that she had Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and cranial cervical instability (CCI). In this episode, Samantha shares how she fought for her life and used crowdfunding to raise almost £750,000 for life-saving surgery.

  • Learn about Samantha's experience with crowdfunding and raising funds for life-saving surgery
  • Hear about her journey with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and cranial cervical instability (CCI)
  • Discover the challenges she faced in getting a proper diagnosis and treatment
  • Find out how she maintained a positive mindset during her recovery
  • Get inspiration from her story of resilience and determination

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