Hi, my name is Ariana and I'm Gretchen's niece. I'm starting this campaign because Gretchen's surgery is scheduled 3 weeks from today.

 

Gretchen is the most thoughtful and nurturing person to all, whether she's known you 30 years or 30 minutes. She puts everyone and everything before herself and never thinks twice about it. Gretchen has been enduring the physical, mental and emotional pain of arthritis for decades. She's tried every medication, steroids-- you name it. She deserves nothing less than this opportunity for a new lease on life with this long-awaited and very much needed surgery.

 

We understand how trying of a time this is for everyone but if you are able, please consider helping with this expense. Truly, any amount helps. Together we can help ease the financial burden of this very necessary procedure.

 

All my love and gratitude,

Ariana