Hi, my name is Alicia! I am a single mom of 2; my youngest is 4. I work as a CNA and a private home caregiver. I recently had an MRI done because I was having back pain, and it radiated to my leg and foot. The diagnosis is that I have 3 bulging discs. As a CNA, that is not good news since we have to do a lot of lifting. I am currently under the care of a chiropractor, but it only alleviates the pain temporarily and unfortunately will not be a long-term solution. I do not want to ever resort to surgery, as I have heard horror stories and currently have a family member who had to have a rod in his back. There is an alternative to possible surgery, spinal decompression therapy, but unfortunately, since it is considered “alternative,” insurance will not cover it. As a single mom, I struggle enough as is to even pay the daily and monthly bills. The cost of the therapy for 24 treatments, 2 per week for 12 weeks, is $2900. I did add a little extra for the goal to possibly help with the house payment, but if I can get enough to have this therapy done, it would mean so much to me, and I would forever be so grateful. I’m not one who likes to ask for help, but I am needing a longer-term solution because I still have a young child that I need to be able to take care of in my later years. If you have made it this far, thank you for that, and if you aren’t able to financially give, I will take all the prayers as well. Thank you, and I pray God blesses you abundantly ❤️