Help Zee Get Life-Changing Surgery

Help Me Get Life-Changing Surgery for Tethered Cord Syndrome

Hi, I’m Zulmarie (Zee) Román. Two years ago, my life took a difficult turn when I began experiencing severe back pain, burning sensations, leg weakness, tremors, and bladder issues. After nearly two years of struggling to find answers, I was finally diagnosed with tethered cord syndrome, a rare neurological condition requiring urgent surgery.

The catch? The only specialist who’s willing to help me is 1,065 miles away in Rhode Island. This surgery is my best chance at relief, but it comes with significant expenses: medical bills, extended lodging, and lost wages during my 6+ week recovery.

Why I Need Your Help

Without this surgery, my symptoms will worsen. But the costs are overwhelming. Your support will go directly toward:

✔️ Surgical & medical expenses

✔️ Travel & extended stay in Rhode Island

✔️ Bills & living expenses during recovery

Every donation, no matter the size, brings me closer to the care I need. Thank you for your kindness and support; it means the world to me.

For some additional context & a little bit of my medical journey: I was born with spina bifida occulta, spinal cord lipomas, and other complex conditions. Over the years, I’ve also developed degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, and osteopenia. I’ve already endured three major surgeries, two on my spine, but this next one is critical for my quality of life.