Brazilian Woman Fighting for Life After Botulism Diagnosis in Aspen

Claudia de Albuquerque Celada, a 23-year-old woman from Brazil, is fighting for her life on a ventilator in a Denver hospital after being diagnosed with botulism. Celada, who moved to Colorado in November for a job, fell ill on February 17 with dizziness, double vision, and shortness of breath. Her condition rapidly deteriorated, and she was diagnosed with botulism on March 1. The family initially hoped to raise $200,000 to airlift her back to Brazil, but the Denver hospital has since agreed to cover the costs. The family is now hoping to raise $500,000 for the hospital costs Celada has incurred since her stay began in February.

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