Venmo: @Megan-Yager-4

Hi there, I’m Lily. I’m 14 years old and have idiopathic tracheal stenosis, or a closing of the airway due to scar tissue for an unknown reason. We found this out over 2 years ago, and the journey has been scary and exhausting.

I've had 4 surgeries now to try and open my airway, but they don’t last, and soon after, I can’t breathe well again. I miss out on life because I can’t get the air I need. This also causes me to feel tired all the time.

I have surgery coming up in Utah, and insurance won’t cover the out-of-state procedure. My parents will need to take time off work, we have to stay down there for 30 days, and make regular visits back to make sure I’m doing well. This is more time missed from work for them.