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The family ofJackie Miller Jamesis thanking fans for their support as the lifestyle and beauty influencer remains in a medically induced coma after suffering a ruptured aneurysm at nine months pregnant.
On Tuesday, the 35-year-old’s sisters Natalie and Nicelle shared an update to theGoFundMe pageestablished for her recovery journey.
“Per professional recommendations, Jackie’s GoFundMe goal has been increased, as we have recently learned more about her road to recovery, the innovative treatments available, and now have more clarity on the future financial implications we will be faced with,” the family added, raising the donation goal to $450,000.
“Any unused funds will be donated to similar families in need and/or related organizations,” her sisters wrote.
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James’ family said she is expected to remain hospitalized for months. The GoFundMe page to support her recovery journey has since garnered over $281,000, with top donations coming fromThe Big Bang TheorystarKunal NayyarandPretty Little LiarsalumShay Mitchell.
On Saturday, her sister Nicelle shared an emotional update on James and her newborn daughter, letting her followers know their family is hopeful moving forward.
James rose to fame onInstagramwith her frank, funny takes on pregnancy — such as posting closeup shots of her swollen ankles and joking about “lighting crotch,” or pelvic pain — with followers that included singer and former co-host ofThe RealAdrienne Bailonand influencer Andreea Gaul.
In April, she spoke about the stresses of the third trimester,writing, “I find myself having moments of fear and anxiety which I really haven’t had yet, many moments of tears from frustration of feeling more and more uncomfortable, and the sudden reality that everything is about to change. I also find myself feeling very nervous about the remainder of the third trimester and knowing I will get bigger and more uncomfortable which some days seems impossible.”
source: people.com
