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Please help Elaine stay on two feet!

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Hi, my name is Theresa and I am fundraising for my Mom, Elaine.

My mom will be 64 years old this year, and has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since she was 7 years old. Although she has faced many struggles with this disease over the years, she has done one heck of a job, staying as healthy as possible. Sadly, it doesn’t matter how well you have kept yourself, the disease eventually takes a toll on the body. The mental anguish that comes along with the health issues, aren’t easy either. I will be the first to say, my mother is one determined rockstar, and as the saying goes laughter is the best medicine, and that is how she gets through the daily struggles.

Currently on kidney dialysis, and having appointment after appointment for other issues related to the diabetes/dialysis, she has found out that the varicose veins in her right leg, are causing her even more problems.

Sadly being high risk, the standard procedure to cut and remove the veins are not an option for her. Due to the poor circulation, and high risk of infection she has a high probability of losing her leg if the doctor were to cut her legs to remove the veins.

It has been recommended by the Dr. for her to do the laser treatment to remove the veins, and unfortunately her insurance coverage or OHIP will not cover the laser procedure. This laser procedure was quoted at $3850.

If this procedure does not get done, she is at risk of ulcers and losing her leg, so either way with or without the standard surgery, she is at risk of becoming an amputee.

Diabetics are at an extremely high risk of leg amputation, my mom has done everything in her power to take care of her legs and feet, to ensure she doesn’t end up with cuts/infections. So much so, her shoes have become her second set of feet. Lol.

With my Dad being retired, and my mom unable to work, they don’t have the extra funds to pay for this laser procedure.

My Dad takes her to dialysis three times a week, plus other specialist and hospital appointments. With parking and gas just for daily things, the unexpected expenses has left them trying to figure out what to do next.

This is where I come in. I hate asking for anything, but I also would hate to see my mom lose her leg, and to lose what independence she still has. I am hoping together, with just a little bit of help we can help her stay on two feet!!

If you’re unable to donate, I fully understand. Times are tough in this crazy world, if you are willing to share her story I would be extremely grateful for your kindness and help. For those who are able to donate, I thank you in advance for your kindness.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Theresa
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Theresa Barnes
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Caledonia, ON

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