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Christina's Support Pup

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My mom, Christina, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia the day after thanksgiving 2013. Since then, She has had an extremely rough battle and endured a bone marrow transplant, multiple extended hospitalizations, and regaining her sense of independence after coming out of a week long coma on a ventilator. Miraculously, through all of the chaos that is cancer, my mom fought for her life and has been living her "new normal".  One of the most jarring life changes she has been dealt, (aside from the physical aspects) was losing the ability to do what she loved most. Teaching.

Christina has been a dog person her entire life. Unfortunately, this past July, her beloved rescue, Sophie, passed away of old age. We knew when we adopted Sophie that she was a sweet, older, abandoned rescue, in need of some love. What we didn't know, was that she would be by my mom's side during her most difficult journey. This dog was her shadow!
Now a new empty nester, my mom is home alone for most of the day. And being immunocompromised, she is extremely limited to what she can do outside of the house.

I am hoping to raise money to fund the purchase of a hypoallergenic emotional support dog for Christina, as well as supplies and initial veterinarian/training costs. Having a furry friend again would help my mom through these extra lonely times and give her a fresh start to the new year. My siblings and I are not able to make this happen for her on our own this holiday season and will need a little help. We understand budgets are tight for everybody these days,  but any amount helps. If we do not make the goal, we will continue to raise money until I'm able to do this for our mom.  

If you would like you learn more about my mom's story click the video link here .

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you for your help!
- Ben Neyers
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    Ben Neyers
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    Denver, CO
    Christina Woodside
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