Hi, I’m Laurie Seperson, and I’m fundraising for Josh Sakowitz (son of educators Amy and Herman Sakowitz). Josh has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and has limited movement of his head and fingers, and no movement in the rest of his body. Currently he is in the ER (no hospital beds available)being treated for an infection and a non-functioning port that delivers life saving medication weekly.

 The insurance company has denied Josh a working battery for his wheelchair and proper leg attachments that enable him to have some mobility and the ability to be transported to local health care providers, Memorial Hospital and Shands Medical Center in Gainesville. Josh also requires medical equipment and assistive devices so he can shower and use the toilet instead of having to wear diapers. A functional hospital bed and Hoyer lift would make transfers safer and efficient.

 The insurance company has denied these requests as well. Josh deserves to be treated with care and respect. 

He deserves to be safely mobile instead of bedridden. 

Josh deserves dignity and quality of life. 

Please donate what you can and share this Go Fund Me widely. Thank you ❤️