Emily's Fight: Your Help Can Make a Difference

Dear friends and family,

I’m reaching out today with a heavy heart to ask for your support for my sister, Emily Eddinger She has recently been diagnosed with a serious condition affecting her superior mesenteric artery (SMA), which is causing severe complications in her digestive system. This condition is life-threatening, and she requires urgent medical treatment and possibly surgery to address the issue.

The superior mesenteric artery is a vital blood vessel that supplies blood to essential organs like the small intestine and parts of the colon. When there is a blockage or narrowing of this artery, it can lead to intense pain, complications with digestion, and in severe cases, it can be life-threatening without immediate intervention.

Emily is currently at CHOP, as part of her treatment, Emily currently has a nasojejunal (NJ) tube in place, which she will need for an extended period of time. This tube is essential for draining fluids and helping her body manage the symptoms while she recovers. While we are hopeful for her recovery, this has added significant stress to her daily life and medical needs.

As you can imagine, this situation has placed a huge emotional and financial burden on our family. The medical bills, treatments, and necessary procedure are overwhelming, and we want to ensure that my sister has the support she needs to recover.

This is why we are turning to you, our community, for support. Any contribution, no matter how small, will go directly toward her medical expenses and help us ensure she gets the best care possible. If you are unable to donate, we would greatly appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and sharing this campaign with others.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love, support, and generosity during this challenging time. Together, we can help Emily get the treatment she needs and provide her with the strength to overcome this difficult journey.

With all love,

Emily’s sisters

We want to express how thankful we are for all the support from our family, friends, and community. Emily is so lucky to have all of you.