In April 2024, what began as a routine physical for Kea, motivated by her family’s health history, turned into a life-altering emergency. Shortly after her visit, she was rushed to the ER and has faced significant health challenges ever since. Initially misdiagnosed with lupus for the first 8 months, new tests revealed that Kea is actually battling Autoimmune Hepatitis Type 2, an aggressive disease that attacks the liver.

On January 25th, Kea was airlifted to Children's Hospital of LA, where doctors discovered alarming conditions: liver cirrhosis, enlarged veins in her esophagus, an enlarged spleen, and critically low blood counts. It became evident that she has been silently fighting this illness for 5-10 years without showing symptoms, remaining active and healthy through dance and fitness.

Currently, Kea is on the liver transplant list but is unable to travel due to her condition. The uncertainty of her treatment duration and the associated medical costs weigh heavily on her and her family. We are reaching out to you for support to help cover these expenses. Any contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference in Kea's fight for health. If you cannot donate, please consider sharing this message and keeping Kea in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for standing by Kea during this challenging time. Much love and aloha.

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