Not brain surgery? Wait, It IS!
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Not Brain Surgery? Ummm, WAIT it IS!
She is "Miss Brittany" to her kiddos. She’s a pediatric occupational therapist, a dog lover, Auntie Britt to her beloved young niece and nephew . . . and she is my daughter.
She has a brain abnormality known as Chiari Malformation.
Her skull is too small for her brain, so the flow of fluid that cushions the brain is reduced, and a small portion of her brain has herniated into her spinal cord. But even more threatening is the new diagnosis of Craniocervical Instability--her top two vertebrae aren't supporting her skull like they should, and when she turns her head, they slide to restrict the blood supply to her brain. She’s a living Bobble Head. Not funny, but rather, a dangerous condition with potentially "catastrophic" results, should her head get jolted or jarred, like in a whiplash.
The past five years of Brittany's life has been dominated by periods of vertigo, seemingly unending dizziness and nausea, painful head pressure and debilitating weakness that can literally drop her in her tracks. She’s seen multiple doctors and specialists, been hospitalized and has had many, many tests. Even with her insurance, medical bills have depleted her savings and put her in debt.
But now, finally, Brittany has a neurosurgeon who understands all her symptoms and has the expertise to treat her condition. She needs brain decompression surgery and fusion of these vertebrae, and she needs it soon. She is scheduled for surgery on December 14th (2016).
This will be a huge life upheaval. Because she is so “special’ (read that as complicated), Brittany will travel out of state (400 miles away) and out of her insurance network for a neurosurgeon with expertise in treating this rare condition. Following surgery, Britt will be out of work for many weeks with no sick leave. She is giving up her apartment and will live with her parents out-of-town while she recuperates. Once she’s able, Britt will return to the job she loves as an occupational therapist and live with a colleague. She is driven to get well so she can continue to make a difference for her clients and their families.
Brittany can’t afford this surgery, but she can’t afford not to have it. She needs financial help. The cost of surgery and loss of income is going to be staggering.
Brittany Gardner and her family are asking for help to pay for her medical bills. Britt believes in giving, and in paying forward kindness and generosity. Your contribution will help give her the chance to recover her health, so she can continue to give to others...
Your prayers and support along with any financial donations are greatly appreciated!
She is "Miss Brittany" to her kiddos. She’s a pediatric occupational therapist, a dog lover, Auntie Britt to her beloved young niece and nephew . . . and she is my daughter.
She has a brain abnormality known as Chiari Malformation.
Her skull is too small for her brain, so the flow of fluid that cushions the brain is reduced, and a small portion of her brain has herniated into her spinal cord. But even more threatening is the new diagnosis of Craniocervical Instability--her top two vertebrae aren't supporting her skull like they should, and when she turns her head, they slide to restrict the blood supply to her brain. She’s a living Bobble Head. Not funny, but rather, a dangerous condition with potentially "catastrophic" results, should her head get jolted or jarred, like in a whiplash.
The past five years of Brittany's life has been dominated by periods of vertigo, seemingly unending dizziness and nausea, painful head pressure and debilitating weakness that can literally drop her in her tracks. She’s seen multiple doctors and specialists, been hospitalized and has had many, many tests. Even with her insurance, medical bills have depleted her savings and put her in debt.
But now, finally, Brittany has a neurosurgeon who understands all her symptoms and has the expertise to treat her condition. She needs brain decompression surgery and fusion of these vertebrae, and she needs it soon. She is scheduled for surgery on December 14th (2016).
This will be a huge life upheaval. Because she is so “special’ (read that as complicated), Brittany will travel out of state (400 miles away) and out of her insurance network for a neurosurgeon with expertise in treating this rare condition. Following surgery, Britt will be out of work for many weeks with no sick leave. She is giving up her apartment and will live with her parents out-of-town while she recuperates. Once she’s able, Britt will return to the job she loves as an occupational therapist and live with a colleague. She is driven to get well so she can continue to make a difference for her clients and their families.
Brittany can’t afford this surgery, but she can’t afford not to have it. She needs financial help. The cost of surgery and loss of income is going to be staggering.
Brittany Gardner and her family are asking for help to pay for her medical bills. Britt believes in giving, and in paying forward kindness and generosity. Your contribution will help give her the chance to recover her health, so she can continue to give to others...
Your prayers and support along with any financial donations are greatly appreciated!
Organizer and beneficiary
Betty Howland Kirkpatrick
Organizer
Stuart, VA
joni gardner
Beneficiary