Help Whit Fight Endometriosis
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Hello All,
Our dear friend, Whitney Barr is an amazing woman. Her spunk, originality and flavor on life has truly made our lives extra spicy! But it is her selfless heart and caring spirit that has motivated us to come together during this difficult time as she battles endometriosis.
Whitney is scheduled to have her second surgery to combat endometriosis on September 18, 2014. This surgery will include a laparoscopy, bowel resection, platelet rich plasma therapy, diagnostic hysteroscopy, and pelvic floor disfunction physiotherapy that will shortly follow. She was first diagnosed with severe endometriosis two years ago. This diagnosis was made during an emergency operation as a result of sharp pelvic pain. With this chronic disease, Whitney experiences excrutiating pain, nausea, and gastrointestinal discomfort that can be debilitating and hinder everyday activities.
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a fairly common chronic gynecological disorder which can cause extremely painful periods, chronic and disabling pelvic pain anytime during the month, and subfertility/infertility, among other symptoms. Endometriosis develops when endometrial-like cells similar to those lining the inside of the uterus (endometrium) begin growing in other areas or organs of the body.
About Whitney
Although Whitney suffers with this disorder, endometriosis does not and WILL not limit or define her.
Whitney is a native of Columbia, South Carolina, and a proud 2013 alumna of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia where she earned a B.A. in English Literature, Magna cum Laude, through the lens of race and gender. She studied Korean at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta and Yonsei University in Seoul. During college, Whitney developed a keen interest in the plight of marginalized people internationally and studied abroad in Botswana, South Africa, France, and South Korea Her reputation as a writer for a campus newspaper led her to South Africa where she served as a U.S. Delegate for the 65th African National Congress (ANC) sponsored World Youth Festival in Pretoria, South Africa in 2010. In 2011, under the guidance of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Botswana, she implemented renewable energy sources to support the economic sustainability of women living in rural villages. While in France in 2012, Whitney focused on French language and North Africans’ utilization of Hip Hop as a political means of dealing with racial oppression.
She currently works as a global sales support analyst for Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, GA where she is responsible for leveraging corporate and agency customer feedback.
Whitney's involvement and successes are targeted towards diversity, feminism, and global and social awareness- all of which further ignite her selfessness and compassion for others.
As her friends and family, we ask that you join us in helping Whitney Fight Endometriosis by making a donation. It is our hopes to raise $9,000.00 to assist in covering her operation, deductible, physiotherapy and hospital costs. Whitney is the definition of a virtuous and God-fearing woman. "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come" (Proverbs 31:25).
Our dear friend, Whitney Barr is an amazing woman. Her spunk, originality and flavor on life has truly made our lives extra spicy! But it is her selfless heart and caring spirit that has motivated us to come together during this difficult time as she battles endometriosis.
Whitney is scheduled to have her second surgery to combat endometriosis on September 18, 2014. This surgery will include a laparoscopy, bowel resection, platelet rich plasma therapy, diagnostic hysteroscopy, and pelvic floor disfunction physiotherapy that will shortly follow. She was first diagnosed with severe endometriosis two years ago. This diagnosis was made during an emergency operation as a result of sharp pelvic pain. With this chronic disease, Whitney experiences excrutiating pain, nausea, and gastrointestinal discomfort that can be debilitating and hinder everyday activities.
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a fairly common chronic gynecological disorder which can cause extremely painful periods, chronic and disabling pelvic pain anytime during the month, and subfertility/infertility, among other symptoms. Endometriosis develops when endometrial-like cells similar to those lining the inside of the uterus (endometrium) begin growing in other areas or organs of the body.
About Whitney
Although Whitney suffers with this disorder, endometriosis does not and WILL not limit or define her.
Whitney is a native of Columbia, South Carolina, and a proud 2013 alumna of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia where she earned a B.A. in English Literature, Magna cum Laude, through the lens of race and gender. She studied Korean at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta and Yonsei University in Seoul. During college, Whitney developed a keen interest in the plight of marginalized people internationally and studied abroad in Botswana, South Africa, France, and South Korea Her reputation as a writer for a campus newspaper led her to South Africa where she served as a U.S. Delegate for the 65th African National Congress (ANC) sponsored World Youth Festival in Pretoria, South Africa in 2010. In 2011, under the guidance of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Botswana, she implemented renewable energy sources to support the economic sustainability of women living in rural villages. While in France in 2012, Whitney focused on French language and North Africans’ utilization of Hip Hop as a political means of dealing with racial oppression.
During her undergraduate summers, she interned for Coca-Cola Refreshments in Orlando, Florida and successfully penetrated healthier beverages and brand variety into Puerto Rican, Black, and Cuban markets. In the fall of 2013, Whitney became the first Spelman student to study abroad in South Korea. At Yonsei University, she took courses concerning the Korean language and culture, 19th Century British Literature and international marketing. After graduation, Whitney completed a U.S. Fulbright research grant where she explored the influence of Hip Hop consumption on racial consciousness in South Korea. During her Fulbright grant, she also had the honor of co-MCing, arguably Korea’s first Black History Month Festival to discuss its implications on “1013 Main Street” of Korea’s #1 Foreign Language Radio station, 101.3eFM. Whitney was also featured in an article about racism in the Korean workforce by the Korea Times newspaper. After the completion of her Fulbright grant, she was accepted to present her research at the 2014 African Studies Association of the UK Conference.
She currently works as a global sales support analyst for Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, GA where she is responsible for leveraging corporate and agency customer feedback.
Whitney's involvement and successes are targeted towards diversity, feminism, and global and social awareness- all of which further ignite her selfessness and compassion for others.
As her friends and family, we ask that you join us in helping Whitney Fight Endometriosis by making a donation. It is our hopes to raise $9,000.00 to assist in covering her operation, deductible, physiotherapy and hospital costs. Whitney is the definition of a virtuous and God-fearing woman. "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come" (Proverbs 31:25).
Thanks & Love,
Brittany Anderson & Yvonne Nash
Brittany Anderson & Yvonne Nash
Organizer
Whitney Danyelle Barr
Organizer
Atlanta, GA
