Help Laura Summers Norman fight her battle with MS
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UPDATE #1
From Laura and Scott
Laura was discharged on 11/21
Below is her progress:
Brain Assessment:
Traumatic Brain Injury
Over 20 lesions on Brain Stem
Optical Neuritis T2 lesion in right Optic Nerve causing visual impairment/disturbances
T2 lesion on Spinal Cord c3-c6
Scleritis: Inflammation deep in eyes causing visual damage
Speech/ cognitive assessment
Need for short term memory and new learning therapy
Physical Muscular Assessment
Need for PT walking balance and arm coordination
Need for PT strength and endurance
Medication for Disease Modification Assessment
Bi-yearly
Disease modification medication infusion
Medications for eye issues
Medications for pain and mineral deficiencies
Despite all the hardships, Laura has kept a positive growth mindset. She has embraced the challenges presented, and although this may seem daunting, she is learning from this experience.
We appreciate all the well wishes, the prayers and support our family has received and truly feel blessed by the outpouring of love.
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Hi everyone,
Laura Summers Norman is in desperate need of our help. She is a beloved mother, wife, teacher, and light in her community.
As some of you may know, she has been battling Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for about 10 years. On November 3rd, Laura had a life-threatening MS attack which left her in the Neurological Critical Care Unit paralyzed from the neck down. She was left with a brain injury, vision damage and muscular impairment. She has regained movement of her arms however walking is still difficult. She has a long road in front of her and will be in need of several treatments and therapies to help her maintain a quality of life.
Laura has been a Middle School teacher for over 20 years and has touched the lives of many students, parents and communities. Now is the time to give back to her when she needs it most. Any amount you can contribute will make a difference and mean the world to her and her family. In addition, you can help by sharing this fundraiser and lifting her up in prayers. Please see below the items this fundraiser will help with:
MS Service Dog
Alerts owner of future MS flairs/attacks
Alerts others in case of emergency
Notifies owner when to take a break if fatigued
Provides stability for balance
Loss of income for both Laura and husband Scott.
Laura is unable to work at this point
Scott is working intermittently while caring for Laura
Laura is going to need in-home care for a while as she heals
Medical Costs:
Physical Therapy Speech Therapy
Specialist Visits with Neurologists, and Ophthalmologists
With Love,
Rebecca Summers - Laura’s Step-Mom, Laura, Scott, Brooke, Brody, Max, Anthony
Organizer
Rebecca Mercer Summers
Organizer
Pittsburgh, PA