Support Amara in her Fight Against Leukemia #AmaraStrong

I started this fundraiser for my little cousin Amara Grace Smith who was diagnosed with Leukemia.

On June 12th, Amara had a scheduled appointment to check her lab results and was admitted to the Oncology Unit at Childrens National Hospital in DC where she was diagnosed with Leukemia.

Before this, Amara wasnt her usual Sassy and Spunky self. She had been getting sick frequently and was experiencing pain and fatigue severe enough to prompt a visit to the ER and then Children's Hospital.

Amara is such a Rockstar. She had to have a bone marrow aspiration, a spinal tap, and she had a central line put in her chest so she wont have to be poked as much.

She has started receiving treatment and was finally able to come home but has to be monitored closely and has many more doctor visits, chemo, spinal taps, and so much more ahead of her. She is going through so many emotions right now and the steroids are kicking her butt but she is doing well and her Mommy has helped her with learning to talk about her feelings and showing her breathing exercises to help her stress and anxiety levels. She has a great support system.

I started this fundraiser to help the family. Because Amara had been sick so frequently, her mom was not able to work as much and was not receiving a paycheck. She had been back to work a few days before they received Amara’s diagnosis. At this time, she is unable to return to work and will not be able to return for quite a while.

Its stressful enough having a sick child but they need help with medical costs, transportation to and from the hospital, possibly lodging, food, and help with some monthly bills.

I wanted to help relieve some of the financial stress so the family can put all of their focus on Amara.

You can help in many ways. Donations are always helpful but so is sharing this post along with positive thoughts and prayers.

Any help you can give will be appreciated.

Please keep Amara and her family in your prayers.

#AmaraStrong