An Update on Sheila Annette Lewis: The Canadian Woman Denied a Life-Saving Organ Transplant in Canada

A new update today on Sheila's GiveSendGo fundraising campaign sheds light on the situation, providing much-needed clarity for those who have followed her story and have reached out to The Canadian Independent with questions.

Sheila Annette Lewis, a mother, and devoted grandmother from Alberta found herself facing a daunting reality when her refusal to receive the Covid-19 vaccine became an obstacle to her much-needed organ transplant. Despite relentless efforts, challenging her case in various courts throughout Alberta and even the Supreme Court of Canada, she encountered defeat at every turn. Faced with limited options, she bravely sought assistance abroad. Friends of Sheila reached out to hospitals in different countries until fate led her to a willing hospital in Texas.

When the Canadian Independent first broke the story of the hospital in Texas willing to step up and perform the surgery, it went viral, capturing the attention of several other media outlets and kindling a compassionate response from people all over the world. Donations poured in to support Sheila's endeavor to undergo the transplant in Texas, where hope for a new lease on life awaited.

As all of this was happening, Sheila and her lawyer had already taken an additional step to pursue justice. They filed a negligence lawsuit against the transplant doctors in Alberta.

In a remarkable turn of events, the legal action against the doctors in Alberta culminated in a satisfactory settlement. However, the terms of the settlement included strict confidentiality provisions to protect all parties involved. Respect for these provisions is paramount, as any breach could have serious consequences.

While the details of the settlement remain undisclosed, Sheila's GiveSendGo update says she still requires substantial financial assistance, including “expenses while Sheila is away from home for medical reasons such as long term accommodations, day-to-day living expenses and medications.”

In light of recent developments, the people behind Sheila's GiveSendGo fundraising campaign have offered the option for any contributor to have their donation returned, should they choose to do so.