Hi my name is Luke Jenkins, and I am fundraising for my close friend Ruby Burroughs. Ruby was recently diagnosed with Chiari Malformation. Chiari malformations are structural defects in the base of the skull and cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance.  Normally the cerebellum and parts of the brain stem sit above an opening in the skull that allows the spinal cord to pass through it (called the foramen magnum).  When part of the cerebellum extends below the foramen magnum and into the upper spinal canal, it is called a Chiari malformation (CM). This malformation was discovered during an MRI and CAT scan due to a concussion on the soccer field. The concussion did not create this new diagnosis but it brought attention to it. Ruby is currently a freshman in college and is studying Forensic Science. Ruby is one of the kindest people I know, has a very sweet soul with a unique and goofball personality. She has always put others before herself, along with being a kindhearted, and genuine human being. To prevent future irreversible nerve damage that can result in permanent loss of control in her arms and legs, reduced sensation of touch, uncomfortable burning and tingling, blurred vision, and vertigo, these are just a few of the issues ruby could face if she doesn’t undergo surgery. With lots of thinking, Ruby and her family have decided to schedule brain and spinal surgery on December 28, 2020 at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, California. The surgery is a $40,000-$60,000 brain and spinal surgery. Due to the neurologist being out of network and insurance not covering all the costs, the Burroughs family will have to pay almost $20,000 out of pocket for the surgery and hospital stay . This is all new news to Ruby and her family, that is why it is so last minute. Anything and everything helps so much! Please spread the word and keep Ruby and the Burroughs family in your prayers.