Caileigh's surgery and love for the Keenans

As you may or may not know, our dear friends, the Keenans, have been going through some difficult family medical issues for the past, very long five years with Matt and Caileigh. They both have been diagnosed with a condition called Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which is a connective tissue disorder. Because of this, Caileigh has compressed arteries, nerves and organs in her body. Every day is a challenge, and her health has deteriorated significantly in the last few months.

After five long years of trying every avenue for both Matt and Caileigh, Caileigh was recently diagnosed with compressed arteries, nerves and organs, the symptoms of which are near-constant nausea, vomiting, pain, head pressure and debilitating fatigue. By the grace of God, they found the only expert surgeon who does this multi-symptom, complex surgery. Unfortunately, he is in Germany, so Lynne and Caileigh will be flying to Germany this month to have this procedure. They do not take American health insurance, so it is all out of pocket for this $50,000+ surgery. It is our fervent hope that this surgery works for Caileigh and that Matt (who seems to be suffering from some the same issues) may benefit from this treatment as well.

We know many of us have wanted to help/support/show we care and haven’t known how, so we thought this is a way for our community to support them.

First and foremost, we would like to request on the Keenans’ behalf that you say prayers for healing, think good thoughts, send positive energy – whatever resonates with you – for a positive outcome to this surgery for Caileigh and the other medical challenges that Matt and Caileigh continue to face.

As you can imagine, the medical expenses for international surgery are overwhelming, in addition to the $250,000 of uncovered medical expenses that the Keenans have incurred to date.

In addition to prayers and good thoughts, if you have miles you want to donate and/or you feel called to make a financial contribution, the Keenans are so humbly thankful and eternally grateful for any support that anyone is able to give.

If you’re interested in learning more about Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, you can visit: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/