Emme's Sarcoidosis Healing Fund

My beautiful 10 year old niece Emme Lou was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare autoimmune disease called sarcoidosis. It is so rare, the doctors collectively couldn't believe she had it. Three specialists ordered a slew of blood tests, body scans and biopsies to confirm the diagnosis. It was recently "officially" confirmed and Emme will start treatment at Phoenix Children's hospital next week. Sarcoidosis is especially aggressive in the eyes, skin and lungs of children her age, causing blindness and tumors. It also causes extensive joint inflammation and pain; something she has been dealing with for the past 18+ months. While her parents are relieved to have an answer to Emme's issues, this, unfortunately, was not the answer they were hoping for. 

Her treatment will consist of one of two drugs: one will cause her body to produce zero antibodies for an entire year after just one infusion (complete immuno-suppression), the other, a weekly treatment that can be highly damaging to her liver (and should she have children, can cause birth defects). Emme would continue that treatment for the rest of her life. 

Emerson is an active, social and spunky girl who loves playing basketball and hanging out with cousins and friends. Being immune suppressed, especially in times of Covid, will leave her with virtually zero human contact for an undetermined amount of time. 

Emme's parents have already incurred thousands in medical expenses for the diagnosis alone and will face tens of thousands ahead during the travel and treatment to Phoenix and beyond. If you would consider any donation to help alleviate their stress and growing financial burden, it would be incredibly appreciated and helpful. Thank you so kindly for your support and prayers for my dear niece, my sister and her family.