Hello, my name is Kody Booth, and I’m a 13-year-old boy seeking help to get the medical care I desperately need.

I have lived with fecal incontinence since I was two years old—a medical condition that prevents me from being able to control my bowels. This condition has affected every part of my life. It has made simple things—like going to school, being around friends, and participating in activities—extremely difficult. I’ve faced bullying, embarrassment, and isolation for as long as I can remember. More than anything, I just want the chance to live a normal life, enjoy my teenage years, and fit in with my peers.

My mother has done everything possible to get me medical help, but we have reached the limit of what my state can provide. I now need to travel to the Mayo Clinic, where specialists can evaluate my condition and give me a real chance at treatment and possibly even a cure. Without this care, my condition is worsening, and it is now affecting my liver as well.

Living with this since early childhood has taken a huge emotional toll. I’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts due to the constant challenges and the way I’ve been treated by others. I am asking for help because I truly want a chance at a better life. This medical condition could possibly be fatal if I do not get help. Please help me!

We need $10,000 to cover the travel, medical consultations, and related expenses to get me to the Mayo Clinic for specialized treatment. Any amount, big or small, will make a meaningful difference and bring me one step closer to living a life free from pain, embarrassment, and fear.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can give. It means more than I can ever express.

— Kody Booth and Family