Help Sasha restore her vision
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Hello All,
I am writing this on behalf of my dear friend, Sasha Kai Moore, and her family.
Originally launched in January 2023, this fundraiser shares Sasha’s incredible and ongoing journey. On February 12, 2021, Sasha woke up and discovered she could no longer see. In an instant, her life changed. Over the following months, Sasha and her family spent countless days in hospitals and doctor’s offices trying to understand the cause of her sudden blindness.
After weeks of medical testing, hospital stays, plasma transplants, and high doses of steroids, Sasha was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition called Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)—a disease that attacks the central nervous system, especially the optic nerves and spinal cord.
On April 8, 2022, Sasha began experiencing severe body pain and became temporarily paralyzed. She was hospitalized once again, requiring additional plasma transplants and medication. After a month of treatment, she remained in the hospital for two more months to undergo intensive physical rehabilitation, where she had to relearn how to walk.
Sasha is now 23 years old and still completely blind. She is the oldest of six children and has always been a role model for her younger siblings. A bright and determined student, Sasha graduated high school a year early at 17 and enrolled at Southern Crescent Technical College to become a dental assistant. Her ultimate goal was to attend university and become a prosthodontist. Tragically, just months before completing her program, she lost her vision.
If you know Sasha, you know she is kind-hearted, driven, and compassionate—always the first to help others in need.
Since originally posting this fundraiser, Sasha has been blessed to be accepted into a program that now covers the cost of her monthly medication. However, she is still seeking support to fund a specialized stem cell treatment overseas. This therapy is designed to help restore her vision and repair the nerve damage in her spinal cord caused by her earlier paralysis.
Any donation—no matter the size—can help bring Sasha closer to regaining her independence and improving her quality of life. Please join us in supporting Sasha’s fight to restore her vision and heal from this devastating illness.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
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Sasha Moore
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McDonough, GA