Support for Janna and Brandon
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Janna and Brandon need our help! Janna was diagnosed in August 2013 with Arnold Chiari Malformation 1. This disease, if left untreated and allowed to progress, can and will be fatal. It is incurable; managed with medication and surgery. She lives each day in a state of uncertainty; whether or not she will be able to get out of bed, feed her kids, run an errand, etc. is entirely out of her control, dictated by the severity of her symptoms which change on a day by day basis. Because of the progression of her disease, Janna is unable to care for their almost 3 year old daughter, Aria, and their 3 month old son, Branson, therefore Brandon (dad), has been unable to work since February 2014 as he needs to be home to be constant care-giver to Janna and the kids.
Janna will be undergoing a decompression brain-surgery in the next several months in an attempt to alleviate her symptoms. This surgery was planned for earlier in the year, however during pre-screening they discovered she was pregnant with Branson and so surgery plans were put on hold. After a challenging pregnancy culminating in an early delivery via C-section, her surgery is back on the table!
For the time leading up to the surgery, and for several months of intensive recovery afterward, Brandon will remain home as primary care-giver to the family. Brandon is a hard worker who has risen to the challenge of caring for his family, cooking and cleaning, and trying to keep bills paid. However they need our help- we are raising money for their support during this extremely stressful and challenging time. Money will be used to cover household expenses- rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, etc. as well as any additional costs related to Janna's treatment and recovery. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!
Janna will be undergoing a decompression brain-surgery in the next several months in an attempt to alleviate her symptoms. This surgery was planned for earlier in the year, however during pre-screening they discovered she was pregnant with Branson and so surgery plans were put on hold. After a challenging pregnancy culminating in an early delivery via C-section, her surgery is back on the table!
For the time leading up to the surgery, and for several months of intensive recovery afterward, Brandon will remain home as primary care-giver to the family. Brandon is a hard worker who has risen to the challenge of caring for his family, cooking and cleaning, and trying to keep bills paid. However they need our help- we are raising money for their support during this extremely stressful and challenging time. Money will be used to cover household expenses- rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, etc. as well as any additional costs related to Janna's treatment and recovery. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!
Organizer
Kristi-Anne Ter Mors Finlay
Organizer
Calgary, AB