Amy Stone's Benefit Fund

My name is Amy Stone I was just a regular person working as a nurse (RN) at a hospital raising 2 kids as a single mom, trying to keep all of the bills paid and then suddenly I had back pain. I went to the chiropractor, but by that night I could not hardly walk.  I was so weak and my legs were so wobbly.  I finally called the paramedics and went to the ER.  I was sent to Heartland Medical Center in St. Joe, MO so I could be further evaluated.  After a battery of tests, I found out that I had a urinary tract infection with MRSA virus in it.  It had also gone into my blood stream and had gotten into my spine causing osteomylitis of T-8 and had caused a spinal stroke from T-10 down.  I was paralyzed from just under my breasts down.  The doctors were unsure if I would be paralyzed forever or if I would get feeling back. So far, I have no feeling or use back in my legs. I spent 7 months in rehab and in bed and ended up with a bedsore that I had to surgery on 4 times to remove the dead tissue..  I now have a hole there and a wound vaccumm.  The surgeon sees me every month and home health changes it 3 times per week.  The surgeon is in KC which is a 2 hour trip.

I am trying to raise money to get a wheel chair accessible van to get to and from the doctor ande also so I can get around.  Mobility is important in order for me to regain a life which will allow me to support my children.

I also have thousands of dollaras in medical bills to pay.  I had insurance but they only paid 80% to 90% so I still have a lot to pay.

My kids and I are currently living with my mother, but I would like to get out and get a place of our own that is handicap accessible and I hope to one day be able to drive again and get a job.


Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.