Hope for Jenna's future - A life altering treatment

Hi,

My name is Jan and I am Jenna's Mum.

Jenna has battled with her health since a very young age. She was diagnosed with Childhood Leukaemia Stage 4 (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia) at the age of 8 years old and underwent 2 years of intensive and gruelling treatment from 1998 - 2000.

Her condition had been brewing since Jenna's father committed suicide days after her 6th birthday. I put alot of her health "complaints" down to loss and grieving during this time. We now understand that trauma manifests in the body, and likely contributed to her illness.

Since early childhood, Jenna has been fighting a lifelong and daily battle with her underlying health issues, and has particularly struggled with her immunity and energy levels.

In 2018, Jenna was finally diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Her doctor acknowledged that Jenna has likely had this chronic condition for 20+ years, and I observe that she has had these symptoms since she was 6 years old.

MECFS is a devastating neuro-immune disease that causes dysfunction of the neurological, autoimmune, endocrine, energy and metabolism systems of the body, and can have devastating effects on the daily functioning.

Despite Jenna's setbacks and numerous health challenges, she has striven to achieve amazing things and participate in life. Jenna completed her B.Social Science (Psychology) and a double Masters in Criminal Justice and Criminology in 2016.

She has contributed in various government and community roles, volunteers, and has participated in fundraisers for various childhood cancer organisations.

In our family, Jenna has been like a 2nd parent to my twin boys who are 4 years younger than her, she's an Aunty of 2 and Godmother of another 3. She's a dedicated friend and actively advocates for her chronic illness community.

In 2021, Jenna was coerced into recieving the Covid 19 vaccines, and recieved 2x Astra-Zeneca vaccines in order to maintain her employment.

Immediately after her intitial vaccine, Jenna experienced concerning side effects, including heart palpitations, night sweats, heavy aching arm at the injection site (far past the initial sting of the injection), numbness and severe pins and needles. While hesitant, especially following these adverse reactions, she recieved the second dose in February 2022.

In March 2022 she was diagnosed with long Covid. Since this time, Jenna's ME/CFS symptoms have been exacerbated, changing from mild to moderate and she fears that if her health continues down this path, she will have severe ME/CFS and be bedbound. The injuries of her initial Covid-19 vaccine have not resolved and it appears evident, given this timeline, and her current state of ill health, that her immunity has been further compromised as a result.

12 months ago Jenna was actively engaged in pole dancing, personal training and other fitness activities. She was actively involved as volunteer. She has gone from being an active member of the community to being basically housebound and struggling to maintain a life outside of work.

Through extensive research and engaging with her chronic illness community, Jenna has found a possible cure, or atleast a treatment that will dramatically improve her quality of life. There is a clinic in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, "Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine" that offers Stem Cell treatment that gives Jenna hope to thrive. There is no know effective treatment in Australia for MECFS.

Can you donate any amount to help my daughter receive this treatment?

Even if you could forego 1 coffee this week, $5 towards this from numerous caring people adds up and would mean the world to Jenna and me.

If you are a mother or father, you will know how hard it is to see your child struggle. I've been watching Jenna like this all her life, I am concerned about the more recent dramatic decline and I just want to see her struggle eased.

This fundraiser goal will cover 2 weeks of treatment and travel expenses for Jenna and her support person.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Jan