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Life is not fair. Play the cards you're dealt. Nobody said it would be easy. God never gives you more than you can handle.
You've probably heard all of these platitudes many times. I know I have. Although true, they just don't really help anyone in a tangible way.
My name is Erick, and my family and I have been lifelong friends with a family we met when our sons played Little League back in 1987. John and Joni, our dearest friends, have a daughter, Sara, and a son, Rocky. We soon learned of the physical and mental challenges of Sara and the special care she needed then and continues to need today over 30 years later.
This is the story of Sara, but also the story of a mother who has sacrificed so much for Sara and her family. I say "sacrificed," but that is not what she would say. Joni is one of the most loving, nurturing and caring people I have ever met, and she has spent the majority of her life making Sara's better.
There are illnesses and conditions of which we are aware and understand, at least at a basic level. Cancer, Diabetes, Down's Syndrome, Epilepsy, just to name a few. We know when these are diagnosed, there is a course of action or treatment so these illnesses can be managed or cured.
Sara is in the extreme minority of people who do not have one illness or condition, but so many that management and treatment become just the lesser of evils to provide some quality of life. Imagine dealing with seizures, autism, decreased mental capacity, OCD, and other symptoms with no diagnosis at all.
Through it all, her mother, Joni, has been by Sara’s side, as an advocate, protector, provider, and loving caretaker. Unfortunately, Joni is getting older, and life does end for us all eventually. Joni's urgent fight at this time is to assure Sara's quality of life will continue after she is gone.
Lately, Sara's OCD has worsened to the point that it is becoming harmful and destructive. There is a limited supply of independent living communities for people like Sara, and most will not accept applicants who have behavior that cannot be managed like severe OCD.
There is a procedure that can help Sara. She would receive a Quantitative EEG and then weeks of neurofeedback from a specialist. Sara will also need psychiatric sessions as well. The cost will be approximately $10,000 for a year of treatment and is not covered by her insurance. Joni is paying for each session by credit card and that will add up very quickly.
I am asking for your help by providing a donation to help Sara and Joni return to some quality of life without the burden of more medical debt, and more importantly, allow Joni to secure a life plan for Sara when she no longer can.
You've probably heard all of these platitudes many times. I know I have. Although true, they just don't really help anyone in a tangible way.
My name is Erick, and my family and I have been lifelong friends with a family we met when our sons played Little League back in 1987. John and Joni, our dearest friends, have a daughter, Sara, and a son, Rocky. We soon learned of the physical and mental challenges of Sara and the special care she needed then and continues to need today over 30 years later.
This is the story of Sara, but also the story of a mother who has sacrificed so much for Sara and her family. I say "sacrificed," but that is not what she would say. Joni is one of the most loving, nurturing and caring people I have ever met, and she has spent the majority of her life making Sara's better.
There are illnesses and conditions of which we are aware and understand, at least at a basic level. Cancer, Diabetes, Down's Syndrome, Epilepsy, just to name a few. We know when these are diagnosed, there is a course of action or treatment so these illnesses can be managed or cured.
Sara is in the extreme minority of people who do not have one illness or condition, but so many that management and treatment become just the lesser of evils to provide some quality of life. Imagine dealing with seizures, autism, decreased mental capacity, OCD, and other symptoms with no diagnosis at all.
Through it all, her mother, Joni, has been by Sara’s side, as an advocate, protector, provider, and loving caretaker. Unfortunately, Joni is getting older, and life does end for us all eventually. Joni's urgent fight at this time is to assure Sara's quality of life will continue after she is gone.
Lately, Sara's OCD has worsened to the point that it is becoming harmful and destructive. There is a limited supply of independent living communities for people like Sara, and most will not accept applicants who have behavior that cannot be managed like severe OCD.
There is a procedure that can help Sara. She would receive a Quantitative EEG and then weeks of neurofeedback from a specialist. Sara will also need psychiatric sessions as well. The cost will be approximately $10,000 for a year of treatment and is not covered by her insurance. Joni is paying for each session by credit card and that will add up very quickly.
I am asking for your help by providing a donation to help Sara and Joni return to some quality of life without the burden of more medical debt, and more importantly, allow Joni to secure a life plan for Sara when she no longer can.
Co-organizers (2)
Erick Sturm
Organizer
Los Gatos, CA
Joni Heinrich
Beneficiary
Debbie Sturm
Co-organizer