Alopecia Areata
Tax deductible
Hi everyone! My name is Maya Holton and I'm 18 years old. I am hoping to share my story to raise awareness for my autoimmune disease, Alopecia Areata. If you choose to donate, your donation will go towards the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF), who work hard to research a common cure, fund wigs, and support people suffering from this life altering disease.
In early February 2018, I was diagnosed Alopecia Areata. Since then this disease has led to hair loss on about 85% of my scalp. Going through this has been one of the most challenging things I have had to face. Unfortunately, I was faced with this diagnosis in a vital time of my life and will always remember special occasions, such as my high school graduation and beginning of college, with slight sadness. The effect this disease had on my life and my family's was truly overwhelming and saddening. Simple, everyday tasks like brushing my hair and showering became nearly impossible due to the large sums of hair that would fall out. Since my diagnosis, I have been fortunate enough to have met amazing doctors and been prescribed xeljanz, a drug typically for rheumatoid arthritis. I have seen its true wonderful effects for my hair and am hoping to raise money so more people like me can experience a cure for a disease that is thought to be incurable.
With the holiday season upon us, I am making this page in exchange for gifts in hopes to raise awareness for my disease and to educate my friends and family. I thank you for you generosity and taking the time to learn my story. I wish you the happiest of holidays!
In early February 2018, I was diagnosed Alopecia Areata. Since then this disease has led to hair loss on about 85% of my scalp. Going through this has been one of the most challenging things I have had to face. Unfortunately, I was faced with this diagnosis in a vital time of my life and will always remember special occasions, such as my high school graduation and beginning of college, with slight sadness. The effect this disease had on my life and my family's was truly overwhelming and saddening. Simple, everyday tasks like brushing my hair and showering became nearly impossible due to the large sums of hair that would fall out. Since my diagnosis, I have been fortunate enough to have met amazing doctors and been prescribed xeljanz, a drug typically for rheumatoid arthritis. I have seen its true wonderful effects for my hair and am hoping to raise money so more people like me can experience a cure for a disease that is thought to be incurable.
With the holiday season upon us, I am making this page in exchange for gifts in hopes to raise awareness for my disease and to educate my friends and family. I thank you for you generosity and taking the time to learn my story. I wish you the happiest of holidays!
Organizer
Maya Holton
Organizer
Los Gatos, CA
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
