Survivor Stories

Thomas Hall speaking in the Survivor Story video

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Thomas Hall’s Survivor Story

Disseminated Valley Fever nearly took Thomas Hall’s life. In this film, he shares the long road through treatment and recovery, the impact on his family, and the experience that led him to found SVFSA. He tells his story to help other survivors feel seen and to build awareness of Valley Fever.

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Survivor stories describe personal experiences. They are not medical advice. Ask a qualified healthcare professional about your own symptoms, testing, or treatment.

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Has Valley Fever affected your life? If you would like to share your experience for a possible future feature, we would like to hear from you. Your story may help someone else feel less alone and build awareness in our communities.

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