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ALS Star's Visa Woes: Apart Forever?
1 Sep
Summary
- Slatten faces separation from her partner due to visa issues.
- Her medication costs exceed $200,000 annually.
- Community support includes a fundraiser and benefit shows.
A reality television personality battling ALS is in a difficult situation, caught between her worsening health and an immigration process that prevents her partner from accompanying her to the United States. She expressed that without his visa, they will be separated permanently. This situation led to the launch of a GoFundMe campaign in May by a friend, noting that her annual medication costs alone could exceed $200,000.
Despite some public questioning about the need for financial assistance from well-known personalities, Slatten and her partner defended the fundraiser. They clarified that the funds are intended to support and ease her life, not as a cure. The broader reality television community has also shown support, with a castmate organizing successful benefit comedy shows earlier in the summer to aid her cause.
