Help Meghan Cawley

Hello, We are setting up this fundraiser to help a friend of ours, Sarah Cawley.

Sarah and Joe Cawley's 10 year old daughter, Meghan, was born with congenital hydrocephalus, epilepsy, severe scoliosis and hearing loss in one ear.

Meg's story is incredible. Before Meghan was born the Cawley's were told that she would probably never walk, talk and have a poor quality of life. From the day Meg was born she has continued to amaze people by overcoming her odds. She not only walks but dances. She is in fourth grade and has an amazing funny personality. She continues to overcome life's obstacles with grace.

Meghan's next big obstacle to overcome is her upcoming surgery for her severe scoliosis at a children's hospital in New York City. This surgery is to help protect her from paralysis as she grows. This is a multi-step process. Her journey starts at the beginning of September. Her first surgery is having a halo placed. This needs to stay in place for 2 weeks before going on to the next surgery. During this time Meghan will need to stay in the hospital. The second surgery is very complex, she will be having her whole spine rebuilt and secured. It is expected that she will need to stay in the hospital 1-2 weeks after the second surgery. After this, She will then need to stay close to the hospital for another few weeks for recovery to make sure there are no complications. Meg's total time in New York City will be 6-8 weeks.

As the supportive and loving parents Sarah and Joe are, they will be staying with Meghan in New York City throughout the entire process.

This fundraiser is to help offset the medical expenses and well as travel expenses ( gas, food, Hotel) for this very lengthy and complex surgery for this amazing wonderful 10 year old.

Thank you for taking the time to read Meg's story. Please keep her and the Cawley family in your prayers.

Sincerely,

Michelle McConnell and Lisa Keener