Hi I’m Kelsey and I was born with Spina Bifida, a condition where part of the spinal cord doesn’t fully develop. I’ve stayed active most of my life, but into my 20s I began to develop wounds on my feet from an abnormal gait caused by the Spina Bifida. At that point I began wearing braces on my feet in my shoes to prevent the wounds. After so many years, those braces have started to wear down and I have developed a minor wound on my left foot, and a callus on my right foot that could lead to a wound there as well. I’ve had to have several foot surgeries to address the wounds and I am trying to avoid more in the future, which these new braces should help with.

I have been fitted for new braces, though with my insurance only covering half of the costs, I’m still left with a bit of a burden to bear. I’m asking for help with half my responsibility for my new braces.

Thank you for reading and for any help!