EDITOR’S NOTE: Christy Kay has written several articles for the Pioneer about energy healing, her journey as a survivor and about the many community services she provides to so many free of charge. She’s provided space during many community tragedies, community music jam, HUGGS Teen Nights, and so much more. Please help her now as she navigates these health challenges without any other supports. She’s always been here for the community and now she needs the community to be here for her.
Christy Kay, the owner of Rising Hearts Studio in Nehalem, OR, has been a tireless and gracious presence in the Washington and Oregon coastal communities. For the past six years, Christy has dedicated herself to helping others—often providing free sessions of healing, coaching, and grief support. She has done more volunteer work than paid work, always putting the needs of others first.
Recently, Christy received a serious medical diagnosis that requires extensive nutrient supplementation and months of care. This diagnosis has made it impossible for her to work, and she now faces mounting medical expenses. Her medical team has a plan to help her rebuild her physical health, but she does not have the funds to cover the treatment plans or keep her business afloat during this challenging time.
The funds raised through this campaign will lift a significant financial stress for Christy. They will help cover her medical expenses and ensure that Rising Hearts Studio can continue to serve the community while she focuses on healing. Christy has given so much to our communities—now it’s our turn to step up and support her. Please help Christy get the care she needs. Your support means the world and can make a big impact as she works toward recovery.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-christy-kay-rising-hearts-studio
From Christy Kay: “Those closest to me know the health crisis I have been facing the last few months. I had to close the Studio shop, step back from most of my community work, and had to severely limit my client work. I’ve been at home, focused on healing, since late December of last year. I cannot function at a capacity that sustains me, or my work.My latest testing gives a new diagnosis, and my medical team has a new protocol and plan for my care, but I don’t have the funds to implement it. The financial stress that comes with being unwell in this country, where health care is a privilege not a right, is debilitating- to say the least. As a small business owner and service provider, being unable to work means losing everything.
