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Christina’s Road to Recovery

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Updated May 13, 2024

My name is Jeanie and I created this Go Fund Me page a couple of months ago as Christina was preparing to have two separate serious surgeries in a 3 week period. First her neck followed by a spinal surgery on back. As many of you may know, Christina is a teacher and was suddenly having to end her school year very early and without much, if any, of vacation time stored up due to days of unbearable back pain, numb hands and sometimes arms as well as doctor appointments leading up to where we are today.
Like a soldier, Christina got through both surgeries and was once again at home
recovering when she experienced complications that led to an unexpected third surgery followed by 5 days in the Intensive Care Unit.
Finally, Christina is back at home and as you can imagine, the medical bills have started to arrive and that isn’t including the time in ICU. Don’t forget, she’s also a mother of 3….
If you are able to help and want to help, please do!
Thank you,
Jeanie P.

***Original Post Below***


Hi, this is Jeanie and I’m raising funds to help my friend Christina.

For quite some time now, Christina has been battling chronic pain and mobility challenges. Unfortunately, more recently, these struggles have led to days when daily tasks can be extremely difficult and overwhelming.

Her specialist has determined that the next course of action to get her feeling better finally is two surgeries. First will be cervical disc replacement for two discs on Monday, 4/8. Then lumbar disc replacement 3 weeks later.

Additionally to understand how someone so young is going through this experience, Christina was recently diagnosed with a genetic condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which provides her and her doctors the best possible treatment plan for her.

This fundraiser is to help offset some of the medical expenses already accumulated plus those coming for two major surgeries.

As many of you know, Christina has dedicated the last almost 20 years to education and her so very many students (past and present). She has already missed so many days this school year dealing with chronic pain and doctors appointments which has caused her to use all of her leave. Hopefully some funds can be raised to also help offset the loss of wages at this time.
Thank you all for reading, praying, sharing or donating to helping Christina begin moving forward towards brighter days!
Venmo: @Christina_Driskill

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  • Jeanie Pruitt
    • $100
    • 10 mos
  • Christy Bolich
    • $25
    • 10 mos
  • Arthur Gerstenmaier
    • $50
    • 10 mos
  • Dorathy Winkler
    • $50
    • 10 mos
  • Katie Breth
    • $100
    • 10 mos
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Jeanie Pruitt
Organizer
Parker, VA
Christina Cassida
Beneficiary

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