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Ashlee Saigeons Dental Surgery Fundraiser

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Hello. Our names are Amber and AshleeC and we are starting a GoFundMe for our best friend Ashlee Saigeon.

She has been told she needs to have a major dental procedure done. OHIP will cover a portion, but she will need to pay $12,000+ out of pocket. This procedure must be performed in the next 5 months, by December 2021.

This is why we are coming to you. We are asking all of you, please, give whatever you can. Every little bit will help.

So, a breakdown of her story:

Ashlees teeth have been deteriorating for upwards of 6+ years. She has had 4 root canals, 3 extractions, frontal abscess and repetitive infections.

She currently has 2 false teeth on a retainer. This retainer will not work for her now due to her new Epilepsy diagnoses. A side effect of her new Epilepsy medication causes her gums to thicken, so the current retainer is no longer fitting correctly. She needs to get an implant, a costly procedure.

The beginning of her dental problems started with her colitis diagnosis many years ago. She had multiple ulcers in her stomach and intestines. This caused gas build up. As it built, it had nowhere to go but up, into her mouth. This began disintegration of gums and enamel in her teeth. During this time she also underwent 5 surgeries on her shoulders. The medication prescribed (antibiotics, pain and anti-inflammatories) caused additional dental damage. During 2 of those surgeries, while being intubated she incurred more damages (chips) in her teeth.

Because of her new diagnoses of being an Active Epileptic, her dental visits need to be with an Orthopedic Surgeon. She has not gone longer then 72 hrs without having a seizure in the past 2months. She has had 4 different types of seizures. This makes it difficult to go about daily tasks as some come out of nowhere. She has seized infront of friends, family, her child, her friends kids, and a young employee at the Dollarama. This is a very active and ongoing, daily obstacle.

Her Surgeon is worried she could potentially break or swallow false teeth attached with polygrip or a retainer, during seizures. This is why it is SO IMPORTANT that she needs to have them put in with dental poles, implanted into her gums. It is a major procedure. They need to be made of a stronger material.


She can no longer work.

She cannot be alone.

She has lost her license.

She is on a liquid diet.


The other night we were watching a movie, talking about her new reality. In the middle of a sentence, she paused. She took a breath, and said "I just want to feel comfortable smiling again". This broke our hearts and inspired us to reach out to all of you. Please if you are able to help out our best friend, it would make a world of difference.


You could help her.

You could be a reason for her to smile.


Please give.


#ASHLEES_SMILE

Ashlee and her Husband Bob. They have been together for over 2 decades


Ashlee and her son Jack. He has witnessed a few of her epileptic episodes, and has been such a pillar of strength for her during surgical recovery.

A mouth injury after one of her seizures.


One of her many many hospital visits.


Ashlee and Amber. We have been best friends since early 2000s. She is MyPerson


AshleeS and AshleeC. She is my support for anything, at any moment, she will be there

We have been friends since mid 2000s


Family is everything


Always exuding positive vibes


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    Amber Elley
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    Burlington, ON

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