Testimonials about Valley Fever Survivor and our work

It’s been quite some time that I posted. The last of my posts I was desperate, hurting, anxious, and helpless. My brother was so sick. We didn’t think he would ever pull through. Besides the VF that infected his brain, he also has MS which is a neurological disease. Fast forward to this year, 8 month battle for him and it left him severely debilitated. I am now taking care of him full time as he is bed ridden but I am happy to report he is making a comeback! The diet suggestions of foods to eat and not eat WILL and DO make a difference with your recovery. I implemented a diet for my brother, however, I blend it because he’s fed through a tube. He’s been on it for three weeks and I already see a difference. His diet is for autoimmune diseases, but lists all the foods that Sharon discusses that VF survivors should and shouldn’t eat. He has regained some speech, some energy, tremors have decreased. He has a long way to go to recover but I am confident that if he keeps up eating healthy, he will get back on his feet. If you are still battling with fatigue and other ailments due to VF, seriously consider changing your diet. I strongly believe it is the way to your recovery.
Mari Mendoza Burnias

Mari Mendoza Burnias

With all of the information I have learned (most of it from you) I have educated many others … you helped me at a time when I was scared and unsure what to do. Thank you doesn’t even cut it!

Marty Klinger

Marty Klinger

I welcome & absorb whole heartily your caring, time, knowledge. I just read your story, God bless you & all of us who were not given the choice in this path … Again thank you for all that you do!

Lablanche Dhephe

Lablanche Dhephe

I take this opportunity to say thanks to you for giving hope and information to so many. I am one of the recipients of that hope and information and will always be grateful to you and David and also to all who shared their stories. You shined a light during a very scary and dark time for me.

Sara Casanova

Sara Casanova

Had an amazing team of Drs in Phoenix. They fought for my life the 2nd time around and thankfully won. I went to my first appointments with those drs 100% informed, present in the convo, asked questions, and was told I knew more then their interns. LOL. Thanks to the Valley Fever Survivor website. My VF Family. Sharon and Dave do know what’s best. Unfortunately most of my battle: misdiagnosis, major symptoms etc….occurred prior to meeting them.

Megan Parker

Megan Parker

I wasn’t even a week out of the hospital when the book arrived as far as I remember. I was out of it. But my mom got this book for me and it answered a lot of the questions my doctor did not. Even after they finally knew I had VF. They have done enough to save my life and keep me alive, but I have only had the successful times because of David Filip and Sharon Filip and the book Valley Fever Epidemic – hitting five home runs in a men’s league five months out of surgery or so was a miracle for a former professional ballplayer… I thought I was done living my previous life of health and fitness. I thought I was done doing amazing things physically that mattered to me. When you have a partial lung resection or the disease itself, you feel like garbage a lot and those times where you were once strong seem fleeting.

I am in debt to David and Sharon x 10000000 because of the fleeting happiness they made possible this year. I was informed by them in a comprehensive way that truly, truly made a difference in my post-surgical life… and I had 4 (5? I forget!) surgeries before for orthopedic injuries. They made those all seem like a cake walk… And they were there for me before I even knew them.
Daniel Treccia

Daniel Treccia

Thank you both for so much valuable information relayed in a manner that we can all understand. Learned 10x more than from any doctor. Can’t express how much gratitude I have for you and all that you do and have done.

I truly am thankful for the time and effort you have given me…more than anyone else in my entire life.

Barbara Fiacco

Barbara Fiacco

Thank you Sharon and Dave for all you have done, it’s greatly appreciated. I’m sure there’s a crown for you in Heaven. You’ve been instrumental in my recovery.
My son called me today and told me to go on my computer to PBS.com, click on programs and put in “Deadly Dust.” I was able to watch the documentary that was presented recently on Valley Fever. It was so very enlightening and informative. I finally had a chance to see who you are and hear the vital information you contributed to the documentary [both Sharon Filip and David Filip contributed information for the documentary, connected the producer with local survivors who volunteered their stories for the film, and also appeared for a separate online interview at the film’s web page about Valley Fever Survivor’s work]. I highly recommend that anyone who is a victim of this deadly disease watch this PBS presentation. Thank you once again Sharon for all that you and your son have done in this regard. All your endless efforts are so appreciated. This coupled with the fact that you are still doing so much in bringing this disease to the forefront of the medical community is simply outstanding. Something desperately needs to be done to obtain funding for a cure. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you so much for your all your encouragement and enlightenment. You and David have truly kept me going since I contracted this horrific disease.

Yvonne Vaughan-Spearman

Yvonne Vaughan-Spearman

That book [Valley Fever Epidemic] is the best thing you can give your doctor. Making them read it may be another job. Some doctors just do not take it seriously enough. The Book wakes most of them up.

Dale Pulde

Dale Pulde

Valley Fever Survivor has been a huge wealth of information for us and helped Dale understand what he is up against. The Valley Fever Survivor book [Valley Fever Epidemic] is a must have in your fight against Valley Fever. I have purchased many copies and given them to our clueless doctors. Also, given several as a gift to many friends or friends in the media where I know it will have the biggest punch. I call this book paying it forward, if it can save just one life. Thank you for saving Dale’s life Sharon and Dave. You are angels! I’m so excited to get your new book once it’s released. We still refer to the first book often, however, you can never ever learn enough about VF as it’s constantly evolving with new information because of you and Sharon! We love you both to pieces!!! You’re our angels!!

Valerie Harrell

Valerie Harrell