Help Silvana, 24, Live Independently and Shine On Stage Despite Rare Neuromuscular Disorder

GoFundMe Campaign Launches to Fund Assistance Dog and Acting Training for Young Woman with HSMN Type 3

April 23, 2025 – Silvana, a resilient and passionate 24-year-old, has launched a GoFundMe campaign titled “I was born with HSMN TYP 3, Assistant Dog, and Acting Career” to raise funds for a life-changing assistance dog and to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. Silvana lives with Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy Type 3 (HSMN TYP 3), a rare and progressive neuromuscular disorder that severely impacts her mobility, coordination, and daily independence.

HSMN Type 3, also known as Dejerine–Sottas disease, affects the peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness, sensory loss, and motor dysfunction. For Silvana, this means tasks many take for granted—opening doors, maintaining balance, picking up dropped items—can be exhausting, painful, or even impossible without help.

Despite the physical challenges, Silvana’s spirit remains unbreakable. She is now seeking support to obtain a professionally trained assistance dog that will provide essential aid with her daily activities, increase her safety, and offer much-needed companionship.

In addition to this vital support, Silvana is pursuing her long-held dream: becoming a professional actress. She has been accepted into a specialized acting program for people with disabilities at the prestigious Drama University. This unique opportunity will not only empower her through self-expression but also help break barriers for others living with disabilities in the performing arts.

“This campaign is not just about improving my daily life—it’s about giving me the freedom to chase a dream I’ve held onto despite every obstacle,” Silvana shares. “With an assistance dog and the chance to train as an actress, I can live more independently and inspire others like me.”

Silvana’s GoFundMe campaign seeks to raise the necessary funds to cover the cost of training and adopting an assistance dog, as well as tuition, travel, and accessibility expenses related to her acting education.

Silvana is calling on compassionate individuals to join her journey. Every donation—big or small—will directly impact her quality of life and help her take the stage as a voice for resilience and inclusion.

To support Silvana’s campaign, please visit: https://gofund.me/bef629f2

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Full name: Silvana Filipovic

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