HELP HAYDEE FIGHT BRAIN TUMOR
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On the fall of 2016, our lives took a turn for the worst. What at first seemed like minor ear discomfort and a buzz in the ear turned out to be a significant brain tumor. As you can imagine we all asked why does this happen to good humble people.
Ever since Haydee was 16 years old, she worked helping our community. She's helped our youth in sports, the elderly and sick and the troubled teens or anyone who needed a helping hand. Haydee is highly valued by those who know her. She is a pillar in our community and to her family.
On February of 2017, the day came for her delicate high-risk brain surgery to take place. Approximately 10% of the tumor had to remain in her brain due to the fact that the doctors feared that removing all of it would be too risky for her health. There were too many nerve endings that may have affected her in multiple ways causing more dangers conditions.
A few weeks later, the nightmare continued as she began to feel sick again and her health continued to deteriorate. Then, diagnosed with a head blood clot, weeks after surgery. Constant hospitalizations occurred due to complications from the tumor. This eventually lead up to radiation therapy to stunt the growth of the small fraction of the tumor that was left in her brain. This procedure began in the fall of 2017. However, during radiation period, the injury site opened which halted the therapy. Medication was then given to prevent infection and time was given so that she can rest and recover.
One year after her initial surgery, she continues to struggle with more complications. She began getting nose bleeds needing additional medical procedures. Now she suffers from lack of sleep due to severe headaches, constant muscle spasms on the left side of her face, and loss of reaction time and a chemical imbalance which causes her to get dizzy spells and sometimes even faint. She is permanently disabled and can not work which changed her family's life completely and added an enormous pressure on her family economically and emotionally. She continues her battle with these health conditions thanks to her strong fighting spirit as well as the support and love from her family and friends. Some other consequences of her tumor were paralysis of the left side of her face, her eyes won't produce tears, loss of hearing on her left ear, and a horrible buzzing sound in her ear that is non-stop.
Although she has health insurance, many of the treatments and medications are not covered by her plan fully. The medical costs endured have put a huge financial burden on her family. For this reason, we ask for your help. We ask for a donation which would be used for her recuperation and rising medical bills. This would be greatly appreciated in her efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle and basic comfort. Please help us fight this horrible brain tumor along with the many challenges it has brought Haydee and her family.
Thank you very much!!
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En el otoño del 2016 nuestra vida dio un giro. Una molestia en el oído, pensaba que sólo era agua y los resultados... tumor cerebral. La pregunta de siempre por que esto le sucede a personas buenas y humildes.
Desde los 16 años Haydee, nuestra guerrera ha trabajado ayudando a la nuestra comunidad. Ayudando a nuestros niños en deportes y mucho mas, a los enfermos de salud, ancianos, jóvenes y al que lo necesite. Haydee es muy valorada por quienes la rodean.
En febrero 2017, llego el día de la cirugía, las cosas marchando bien. El 10% de su tumor no fue eliminado por causa de altos riesgos en su salud. Por eso necesita la radiaccion para no dejar que el tumor cresca. Algunas de las consecuencias del tumor y de la cirugía fueron parálisis facial, ojo sin lágrimas, pérdida de audición en el lado izquierdo, y ruido sin parar en el oido y cuagulo de sangre en el celebro.
Luego de varias hospitalizaciones y mucho esfuerzo nuestra guerrera empezo radiación en Otoño del 2017. Durante el tiempo de la radiacion, la herida se abrió y le dieron medicamentos para prevencion de infección, le dieron tiempo para sanar y mucho descanso.
Un año después de la operación Feb 2018, luchando día tras día se encuentra con más complicaciones, comenzó a sangrar por la nariz necesitando otro procedimiento. Ahora, sin poder dormir con dolores constantes y calambres en los músculos faciales ella sigue la lucha gracias a la ayuda y el amor de los que la rodean.
Aunque corre con aseguranza privada, mucho de los tratamientos o medicamentos no son cubiertos financieramente por completo. Imprevistos han surgido adicionales gastos medicos en los últimos meses. Por este medio les pido su ayuda, una donación que estará aportando para su recuperación y sus gastos médicos. Para que su vida sea una vida llena de buena salud y comodidad.
Hoy por nuestra guerrera y mañana por ti!
Gracias.
On the fall of 2016, our lives took a turn for the worst. What at first seemed like minor ear discomfort and a buzz in the ear turned out to be a significant brain tumor. As you can imagine we all asked why does this happen to good humble people.
Ever since Haydee was 16 years old, she worked helping our community. She's helped our youth in sports, the elderly and sick and the troubled teens or anyone who needed a helping hand. Haydee is highly valued by those who know her. She is a pillar in our community and to her family.
On February of 2017, the day came for her delicate high-risk brain surgery to take place. Approximately 10% of the tumor had to remain in her brain due to the fact that the doctors feared that removing all of it would be too risky for her health. There were too many nerve endings that may have affected her in multiple ways causing more dangers conditions.
A few weeks later, the nightmare continued as she began to feel sick again and her health continued to deteriorate. Then, diagnosed with a head blood clot, weeks after surgery. Constant hospitalizations occurred due to complications from the tumor. This eventually lead up to radiation therapy to stunt the growth of the small fraction of the tumor that was left in her brain. This procedure began in the fall of 2017. However, during radiation period, the injury site opened which halted the therapy. Medication was then given to prevent infection and time was given so that she can rest and recover.
One year after her initial surgery, she continues to struggle with more complications. She began getting nose bleeds needing additional medical procedures. Now she suffers from lack of sleep due to severe headaches, constant muscle spasms on the left side of her face, and loss of reaction time and a chemical imbalance which causes her to get dizzy spells and sometimes even faint. She is permanently disabled and can not work which changed her family's life completely and added an enormous pressure on her family economically and emotionally. She continues her battle with these health conditions thanks to her strong fighting spirit as well as the support and love from her family and friends. Some other consequences of her tumor were paralysis of the left side of her face, her eyes won't produce tears, loss of hearing on her left ear, and a horrible buzzing sound in her ear that is non-stop.
Although she has health insurance, many of the treatments and medications are not covered by her plan fully. The medical costs endured have put a huge financial burden on her family. For this reason, we ask for your help. We ask for a donation which would be used for her recuperation and rising medical bills. This would be greatly appreciated in her efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle and basic comfort. Please help us fight this horrible brain tumor along with the many challenges it has brought Haydee and her family.
Thank you very much!!
____________________________________________________________
En el otoño del 2016 nuestra vida dio un giro. Una molestia en el oído, pensaba que sólo era agua y los resultados... tumor cerebral. La pregunta de siempre por que esto le sucede a personas buenas y humildes.
Desde los 16 años Haydee, nuestra guerrera ha trabajado ayudando a la nuestra comunidad. Ayudando a nuestros niños en deportes y mucho mas, a los enfermos de salud, ancianos, jóvenes y al que lo necesite. Haydee es muy valorada por quienes la rodean.
En febrero 2017, llego el día de la cirugía, las cosas marchando bien. El 10% de su tumor no fue eliminado por causa de altos riesgos en su salud. Por eso necesita la radiaccion para no dejar que el tumor cresca. Algunas de las consecuencias del tumor y de la cirugía fueron parálisis facial, ojo sin lágrimas, pérdida de audición en el lado izquierdo, y ruido sin parar en el oido y cuagulo de sangre en el celebro.
Luego de varias hospitalizaciones y mucho esfuerzo nuestra guerrera empezo radiación en Otoño del 2017. Durante el tiempo de la radiacion, la herida se abrió y le dieron medicamentos para prevencion de infección, le dieron tiempo para sanar y mucho descanso.
Un año después de la operación Feb 2018, luchando día tras día se encuentra con más complicaciones, comenzó a sangrar por la nariz necesitando otro procedimiento. Ahora, sin poder dormir con dolores constantes y calambres en los músculos faciales ella sigue la lucha gracias a la ayuda y el amor de los que la rodean.
Aunque corre con aseguranza privada, mucho de los tratamientos o medicamentos no son cubiertos financieramente por completo. Imprevistos han surgido adicionales gastos medicos en los últimos meses. Por este medio les pido su ayuda, una donación que estará aportando para su recuperación y sus gastos médicos. Para que su vida sea una vida llena de buena salud y comodidad.
Hoy por nuestra guerrera y mañana por ti!
Gracias.
Organizer and beneficiary
Limary Alvarado Matos
Organizer
Chicago, IL
Haydee Ramos
Beneficiary