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Help Fuel a Future Geriatrician's Dream

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My name is James, and I am a medical student at Des Moines University.

Recently, I experienced the second seizure of my life. According to Iowa law, I cannot legally drive for 6 months without seizure activity. I live moderately far from campus and I don't know anyone who lives near me, so I will have to Uber.

I've already taken a leave of absence once due to corneal scarring, which led to blindness for several months. I just want to graduate and help people. I hope to become a geriatrician.

If you would be so generous, any proceeds that I don't use will be donated to the University of Iowa Children's Hospital.
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  • Anonymous
    • $25
    • 7 mos
  • Michael DeFrieze
    • $200
    • 7 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $250
    • 7 mos
  • Russ Johnson
    • $100
    • 7 mos
  • Maureen Gruenhagen
    • $25
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James DeFrieze
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Des Moines, IA

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